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Device product

QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK" 2 Pack. Common Name: QC Sets and Panels GP Comprehensive QC Set. 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.

Z-0584-2022

October 01, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Microbiologics Inc
Event
Event 89391
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
11 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0584-2022

Official wording

Reason: Potential contamination with Escherichia coli Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. warneri.

Code information: Catalog Number: 5193P; Lot Number: 5193-10 (Expiration Date 09/30/2021), 5193-11 (Expiration Date 04/30/2021); UDI: 70845357030718

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GUATAMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, LATVIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VIETNAM.

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    contamination with Escherichia coli