Drugs & medicalClass II

Microbiologics Inc recalls KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299

This strain should be resistant to high levels of Gentamicin and be resistant to Gentamicin Synergy. A specific lot was found susceptible to Gentamicin Synergy during in-house testing.

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Date
2022-03-09
Country
United States
Brand
Microbiologics
Product
KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299
Classification
Class II
Units
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina,…
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

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