Microbiologics recalls KWIK-STIK quality control kits for culture media that may give incorrect antibiotic susceptibility results, risking inaccurate infection treatment decisions.
Tests returning incorrect susceptible results. High Level Gentamicin Synergy value was out of specification (sensitive) when analyzed on the Vitek 2 AST-GP67 card, and these lots failed the disk diffusion method used for product release.
Microbiologics is recalling KWIK-STIK quality control kits for culture media because they can produce incorrect antibiotic susceptibility test results. This could lead to improper treatment decisions for infections if used in medical testing.
The kits may return incorrect results when testing for antibiotic susceptibility, particularly with high-level gentamicin synergy values. This could lead to inaccurate treatment decisions if used in medical testing.
Healthcare professionals using the KWIK-STIK kits for culture media testing are most at risk. The recall affects specific batches sold to labs and hospitals.
Check for catalog numbers 0959P or 0959K on the kit packaging. The affected batches include specific lot numbers with expiration dates from April 2020 through March 2021.
Verify the catalog number and lot numbers on the packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The KWIK-STIK kits may produce incorrect antibiotic susceptibility test results, which could lead to improper treatment decisions for infections.
The affected kits are KWIK-STIK 2-packs and 6-packs of Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299 with catalog numbers 0959P or 0959K.
Check for catalog numbers 0959P or 0959K and specific lot numbers with expiration dates from April 2020 through March 2021.
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Subject: Recall Z-0585-2022 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-0585-2022 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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