Microbiolog: KWIK-STIK 6-pack units may contain NDM-1 negative Klebsiella pneumoniae instead of NDM-1 positive strain. This could lead to ineffective treatment for certain infections. Affected units have specific catalog and lot numbers.
KWIK-STIK 6 Pack Klebsiella pneumoniae derived from NCTC 13443 (Catalog# 01145K) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative.
Microbiologics is recalling KWIK-STIK 6-packs that may contain a different strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae than intended. This could mean the product won't work properly for some infections if used as directed.
The KWIK-STIK units are supposed to contain a specific NDM-1 positive strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, but some units were confirmed to be NDM-1 negative. This could mean the product won't work as intended for certain infections, potentially leading to ineffective treatment.
People using KWIK-STIK 6-packs for medical purposes, especially those with infections requiring specific bacterial strains. Healthcare providers and patients using the product are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number 01145K and lot number 1145-06-5 on the packaging. The product is sold in packs of 2 or 6 and has a unique identifier UDI: 30845357036811.
Look for catalog number 01145K and lot number 1145-06-5 on the packaging.
The KWIK-STIK 6-packs may contain NDM-1 negative Klebsiella pneumoniae instead of the intended NDM-1 positive strain, which could lead to ineffective treatment for certain infections.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
Check for catalog number 01145K and lot number 1145-06-5 on the packaging. The product is sold in packs of 2 or 6 with UDI: 30845357036811.
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Subject: Recall Z-0303-2021 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-0303-2021 from Microbiologics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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