UnratedMedical device recall · FDA · Published October 18, 2023
Microbiologics KWIKSTIK P. venetum recall: Aspergillus contamination risk
Microbiologics recalls KWIKSTIK P. venetum products (catalog 0794P/0794K) due to Aspergillus flavus contamination in specific lots. Affected items may pose health risks from mold exposure.
“Microbiologics KWIKSTIK P. venetum recall: Aspergillus contamination risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57052-microbiologics-kwikstik-p-venetum-recall-aspergillus-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0307-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0307-2024%22&limit=1).
Microbiologics Inc recalled KWIKSTIK, P. venetum products worldwide on Oct. 18, 2023, after bulk pellets were found contaminated with Aspergillus flavus, the FDA announced in recall Z-0307-2024. The Class II voluntary recall affects 13 units distributed in the U.S., Italy, France, Turkey, Peru, and Mexico.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Microbiologics
Product: KWIKSTIK, P. venetum
Catalog numbers: 0794P (2-pack), 0794K (6-pack)
UDI/DI 20845357019169, Lot Numbers: 794-142-2, 794-142-4
UDI/DI 30845357019173, Lot Numbers: 794-142-3
The hazard
A complaint investigation showed that the bulk pellets (lot 794-142) were contaminated with Aspergillus flavus.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Microbiologics Inc has 35 other recalls on record since June 6, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Convenience Kits Recall (Aug. 11, 2026) and AVID Medical Halyard IV Start Kit Recalls (July 22, 2026 and July 14, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for catalog numbers 0794P (2-pack) or 0794K (6-pack) on the product packaging. Look for lot numbers 794-142-2, 794-142-3, or 794-142-4 on the product label.
Brand
Microbiologics
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, France, Turkey, Peru, Mexico.
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
Z-0307-2024
KWIKSTIK, P. venetum, Catalog numbers: a) 0794P (2-pack), b) 0794K (6-pack); a) UDI/DI 20845357019169, Lot Numbers: 794-142-2, 794-142-4 b) UDI/DI 30845357019173, Lot Numbers: 794-142-3
13 units
Z-0308-2024
LYFO-DISK, P. venetum, Catalog number 0794L; UDI/DI 10845357019186, Lot Numbers: 794-142-1
3 units
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the catalog number and lot number on your KWIKSTIK P. venetum product to confirm if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, France, Turkey, Peru, Mexico.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 35 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0307-2024 (October 18, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0307-2024 to see it in context.
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