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FDA Device recall Z-0589-2022

QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Verification Panel (Live Culture)

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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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0589-2022
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-02-18
Published2022-02-16
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyMicrobiologics
DistributionUS

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_infoCatalog Number: 5229P; Lot Numbers (Expiration Date): 5229-01 (07/31/2020), 5229-02 (09/30/2020), 5229-03 (09/30/2020); UDI: 70845357038899

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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