Z-1329-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. — East Falmouth, MA

FDA device recall Z-1329-2019 was initiated by Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. on December 19, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The kits may contain the incorrect number of components or the kits may be missing components. The recall status is terminated (terminated May 12, 2020). Affected quantity: 795.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 22, 2019
Initiation Date
December 19, 2018
Termination Date
May 12, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
795

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The kits may contain the incorrect number of components or the kits may be missing components.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US nationwide in the states of CA, FL, MD, UT, VA and countries of Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdo.m

Code Information

Lot FK18005