FDA Device recall Z-1483-2024
KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2024-04-17
On 2024-04-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media by Microbiologics, citing the positive control material (Rhizopus stolonifer) within the KWIK-STIK assembly was contaminated with another fungal organism (Aspergillus brasiliensis). As a result, users may….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1483-2024 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2024-03-06 |
| Published | 2024-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC |
| Company | Microbiologics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
Reason
The positive control material (Rhizopus stolonifer) within the KWIK-STIK assembly was contaminated with another fungal organism (Aspergillus brasiliensis). As a result, users may observe A. brasiliensis growth when using the control material.
Identifiers
| code_info | a) REF 0209P, UDI/DI 20845357003113, Lot Numbers: 209-37-1, 209-37-3, 209-37-4, 209-37-5; b) REF 0209K, UDI/DI 30845357003127, Lot Numbers: 209-37-2 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1483-2024%22
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