FDA Device recall Z-0589-2022
QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Verification Panel (Live Culture)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2022-02-16
On 2022-02-16 the FDA classified a Class II recall of QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Verification Panel (Live Culture) by Microbiologics, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0589-2022 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-02-18 |
| Published | 2022-02-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Microbiologics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Verification Panel (Live Culture). KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Catalog Number: 5229P; Lot Numbers (Expiration Date): 5229-01 (07/31/2020), 5229-02 (09/30/2020), 5229-03 (09/30/2020); UDI: 70845357038899 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0589-2022%22
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