Recall Z-0511-2022 ยท JTR Kit, Quality Control For Culture Media
Microbiologics Inc
KWIK-STIK 2 Pack, Catalog #0894P; KWIK-STIK 6 Pack, Catalog #0894K; and LYFO DISK, Catalog #0894L; Microsporum canis derived from ATCC 36299.
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Contamination with S. epidermidis |
| Root cause | Material/Component Contamination |
| Action | The recalling firm issued letters beginning 12/16/2020 to their consignees explaining the reason for recall and that due to the distinct morphology of Microsporum canis, it is possible to distinguish between the 2 colonies and select the correct microorganism from an agar plate for testing. The consignee was provided the instructions to review their lab procedures to understand how this information affects their usage, use or discard depending on their lab procedures and how this information affects their usage, complete the response form and return it to the firm. The letter is to kept for |
| Quantity | 59 kits |
| Distribution | Distribution was made to CA, IA, IL, LA, MA, MI, NY, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, and WV. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arab |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K861022 | KWIK STIK(TM) LYFO(TM) DISK MICROORGANISMS Micro-Bio-Logics, Apr 4, 1986 |