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Fungitell Kit, Catalog FT001 - Product Usage: The Fungitell assay is a potease zymogen-based colorimetric assay for the qualitative detection of (1-3)Beta-D Glucan in the serum of patients with symptoms of,or medical conditions predisposing the patient to, invasive fungal infection. The serum concentration of (1-3)Beta-D Glucan, a major cell wall component of various medically important fungi, can be used as an aid in teh diagnosis of deep-seated mycoses and funemias. A positve result does not indicate which genus of fungi may be causing the infection. (1-3)Beta-D Glucan titers should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic procedures, such as microbiological culture, histological examination of biopsy samples and radiological examination.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 19, 2018 Associates of Cape Cod Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot FK18005
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The kits may contain the incorrect number of components or the kits may be missing components.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Fungitell Kit, Catalog FT001 - Product Usage: The Fungitell assay is a potease zymogen-based colorimetric assay for the qualitative detection of (1-3)Beta-D Glucan in the serum of patients with symptoms of,or medical conditions predisposing the patient to, invasive fungal infection. The serum concentration of (1-3)Beta-D Glucan, a major cell wall component of various medically important fungi, can be used as an aid in teh diagnosis of deep-seated mycoses and funemias. A positve result does not indicate which genus of fungi may be causing the infection. (1-3)Beta-D Glucan titers should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic procedures, such as microbiological culture, histological examination of biopsy samples and radiological examination.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot FK18005

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1329-2019

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