Microbiologics Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2022 - (Recall #: Z-0703-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2022.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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 (Group B, lb) derived from ATCC 12401; 4. Negative Control 0243 Lactobacillus acidophilus derived from ATCC 4356

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 1, 2015

Date Posted: March 9, 2022

Recall Number: Z-0703-2022

Event ID: 89517

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 541 units

Code Information:

Catalog Number: 8164; Lot Number (Expiration Date): 8164-45 (12/16/2015), 8164-46 (12/16/2015), 8164-47 (09/02/2016), 8164-48 (09/02/2016), and 8164-49 (10/03/2016); UDI: 70845357028623

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated