Microbiologics Inc KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
Brand
Microbiologics Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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
Products Sold
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
Microbiologics Inc is recalling KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality co due to The positive control material (Rhizopus stolonifer) within the KWIK-STIK assembly was contaminated with another fungal organism (Aspergillus brasilien. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Microbiologics issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice to its consignees on 03/06/2024 via email. The notice explained problem with the device and provided the following instructions: 2. USE OR DISCARD depending on your lab procedures and how this information affects your usage. 3. COMPLETE the response form provided. 4. RETURN the response form to recall@microbiologics.com 5. KEEP this letter for your records. 6. NOTIFY other facilities or customers to whom the product may have been distributed or transferred. 7. CONTACT Microbiologics if a replacement kit is needed. For questions contact Recall Support team at 320.229.7080 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