Microbiologics recalls QC sets and panels that may contain Candida instead of Trichosporon dermatis, a potential safety risk for lab users.
KWIKSTIK 2 Pack (REF 0778P) and QC Set and Panels: KWIKSTIK YST Comprehensive QC Set (REF 5195P) contain product labeled as Trichosporon dermatis (T. dermatis) which may contain Candida Utilis instead of T. dermatis.
Microbiologics is recalling QC sets and panels that may contain Candida instead of the intended Trichosporon dermatis fungus. This could cause inaccurate lab results or contamination risks for users.
The recalled sets may contain Candida Utilis instead of Trichosporon dermatis. This could lead to inaccurate lab results or cross-contamination in medical testing.
Lab users who own the recalled QC sets and panels are most at risk. The product is used in medical testing environments.
Check for the product name 'KWIKSTIK YST Comprehensive QC Set' with reference number 5195P. Lot numbers 5195-04 or 5195-05 are affected.
Verify the product name and reference number to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The recalled sets may contain Candida Utilis instead of Trichosporon dermatis, which could lead to inaccurate lab results or contamination risks.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check with Microbiologics for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for inaccurate lab results, but no serious injury risk is mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microbiologics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1691-2020 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-1691-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
