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FDA (Devices) recall action 89517

Microbiologics Inc recalled 2 products on 2022-03-09

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Products
2
Announced
2022-03-09
Critical
0
Units
549

Why these products were recalled

The Lactobacillus acidophilus negative control (item 0243 single KWIK-STIK) contained in the 8164 Cepheid Xpert GBS QC Set and 8165 Cepheid Smart GBS QC Set was found to test positive for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in some cases. This causes a failure when used as a quality control for the Cepheid Xpert GBS and Cepheid Smart GBS systems. The failure of the quality control test causes a disruption for the testing laboratory which may result in repeated testing or the need for alternative test methods. This recall is applicable to the 8164 and 8165 sets only.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

States named across these recalls

1–2 of 2

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2022-03-09

    Diagnostic Quality Control Material Yields False-Positive Results in GBS Testing

    A quality control negative control material in GBS diagnostic testing sets is yielding false-positive results, causing laboratory test failures and operational disruptions.

    Product
    QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK Cepheid Smart GBS QC Set (Live Culture). Sets include: 1. 0864E4 Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B, lb) derived from ATCC 12401; 2. 0864E5 Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B, lb) derived from ATCC 12401; 3. 0864E7 Streptococcus agalactiae (Grou
    Category
    Distribution
    28 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2022-03-09

    QC Control Sets for GBS Testing Recalled Due to Contamination

    Microbiologics QC sets used for GBS testing contain a negative control contaminated with Group B Streptococcus, causing test failures. Affects 541 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK. Cepheid Xpert GBS QC Set (Live Culture). Sets include: 1. 0864E3 Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B, lb) derived from ATCC 12401; 2. 0864E5 Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B, lb) derived from ATCC 12401; 3. 0864E7 Streptococcus agalactiae (Gro
    Category
    Distribution
    28 states