Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. - Fungitell Assay - Class 2 Recall
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 diag...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - May 15, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Source Type: alerts
Nizoral (ketoconazole) Oral Tablets: Drug Safety Communication - Prescribing for Unapproved Uses including Skin and Nail Infections Continues; Linked to Patient Death
Skin and nail fungal infections in otherwise healthy persons are not life-threatening, and so the risks associated with oral ketoconazole outweigh the benefits. Posted 05/19/2016 (Source: FDA MedWatch Safety Alert)
Source: FDA MedWatch Safety Alert - May 19, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: alerts
