KWIK-STIK GBS QC Set (Microbiologics) – Incorrect Expiration (2020)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
KWIK-STI(TM), GBS QC Set (Live Culture), REF 0243U. Specifically affected component: KWIK-STIK(TM), Lactobacillus acidophilus derived from ATCC(R) 4356(TM)
Brand
Microbiologics Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Main Product Codes: Catalog Number: 8164, Lot Number: 8164-78, UDI: 70845357028623, Expiration date: 09/30/2021. Affected Component Codes: Catalog Number: 0243U, Lot Number: 243-48-5, UDI: 10845357004083, Expiration Date on Label: 07/31/2020, Correct Expiration Date: 07/31/2022.
Products Sold
Main Product Codes: Catalog Number: 8164, Lot Number: 8164-78, UDI: 70845357028623, Expiration date: 09/30/2021. Affected Component Codes: Catalog Number: 0243U, Lot Number: 243-48-5, UDI: 10845357004083, Expiration Date on Label: 07/31/2020, Correct Expiration Date: 07/31/2022.
Microbiologics Inc is recalling KWIK-STI(TM), GBS QC Set (Live Culture), REF 0243U. Specifically affected component: KWIK-STIK(TM due to The expiration date on the label of one component (negative control 0243U) in the set lot is incorrectly labeled. The KWIK-STIK negative control 0243U. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The expiration date on the label of one component (negative control 0243U) in the set lot is incorrectly labeled. The KWIK-STIK negative control 0243U was labeled with an expiration date of 7/31/2020 when it should have been 7/31/2022.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Microbiologics notified customers on about 12/16/2020 via letter titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall." Instructions included to inspect inventory for affected products. If found, instructions were to update records with the correct expiration date of 07/31/2022 and keep the letter for their records. Questions or concerns can be directed to Recall Support team at 320.229.7073 or recall@microbiologics.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026