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Device product

Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within a laminated pouch that contains a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. KWIK-STIK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements. Available in packs of 2 or 6.

Z-0304-2021

October 08, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Microbiologics Inc
Event
Event 86576
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
5 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0304-2021

Official wording

Reason: QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK 2 Pack (Catalog# 5226P) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative.

Code information: Catalog 5226P, Lots 5226-03, 5226-04, 5226-05, 5226-06, 5226-07 UDI: 70845357037335

Distribution pattern: Distribution in US, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK 2 Pack (Catalog# 5226P) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative.