The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1329-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Fungitell Kit Recalled for Missing or Incorrect Components

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. is recalling Fungitell Kits due to potential missing or incorrect components.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves missing components which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical injury risk like fire or choking, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or functional issues without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. is recalling 795 units of the Fungitell Kit, Catalog FT001, Lot FK18005. The Fungitell assay is a colorimetric test used to detect (1-3)Beta-D Glucan in patient serum to aid in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections.

The recall was initiated because the kits may contain the incorrect number of components or may be missing components entirely. This defect could affect the accuracy of the diagnostic results.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California, Florida, Maryland, Utah, Virginia) and in Singapore, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Users should stop using the affected kits and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
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 infecti
Affected units
795

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot FK18005

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically:

Same manufacturer · Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

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