Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- November 13, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Microbiologics
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Microbiologics
- Product type
- Quality control kit for culture media
- Model numbers
- UDI-DI: 30845357020018, Lot Number: 818-111-7
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
November 13, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
December 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Some products packaged for lot 818-111-7 may have been packaged in pouches labeled as lot 857-53-10.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Microbiologics Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
KWIK-STIK is a quality control kit used to verify culture media performance, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus derived from ATCC 17802. Laboratories rely on QC kits to ensure accurate test results.
Why This Is Dangerous
Mislabeling of pouch lots could lead to incorrect identification of QC materials and potentially inaccurate culture test results.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The impact is primarily on laboratory QC accuracy. No consumer injuries are reported, but incorrect QC results could affect downstream diagnostic decisions.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Catalog Number 0818K
- Review Lot Number on pouch labeling for 818-111-7
- Look for pouch labels that may read 857-53-10 instead
- Verify UDI-DI 30845357020018 on the package
Where to find product info
Lot numbers and UDI-DI are printed on the pouch and outer packaging; Catalog Number is on the label
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements, if available, typically processed within 4-8 weeks after confirmation
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contacts with Microbiologics
- Escalate to regulatory authorities if the company is unresponsive
- Consider filing a consumer protection complaint if necessary
How to prevent similar issues
- Inspect packaging labels carefully at receipt
- Maintain an inventory log by lot and label
- Follow supplier recall notices promptly
- Verify QC materials against the lot before use in critical testing
Documentation advice
Keep all packaging, labeling, recall notices, and correspondence with Microbiologics for records and potential claims
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Product Details
Catalog Number: 0818K. UDI-DI: 30845357020018. Lot Number: 818-111-7. Quantity: 5 units. Countries distributed to: UAE, China, Singapore, Kazakhstan. Sold since: Unknown. Estimated price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Lot 818-111-7 potentially packaged as Lot 857-53-10
- International distribution to UAE, China, Singapore, Kazakhstan
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