Patch Test Products and Reference Manual 2015
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PATCH TEST PRODUCTS & REFERENCE MANUAL MANUAL REFERENCE & PRODUCTS TEST PATCH 4 World Leader in Patch Testing 2015 CHEMOTECHNIQUE DIAGNOSTICS CHEMOTECHNIQUE PATCH TEST PRODUCTS & REFERENCE MANUAL 2015 MODEMGATAN 9 | SE-235 39 VELLINGE |SWEDEN PHONE +46 40 466 077 | FAX +46 40 466 700 WWW.CHEMOTECHNIQUE.SE [email protected] | [email protected] ...for the diagnosis of contact allergy 2015 The complete range of products for Patch Testing A1 Foreword by Bo Niklasson, CEO First of all I would like to thank all our faithful customers for your support during the past year and also welcome our new distributors that have been appointed during the year. Chemotechnique Diagnostic’s 34 years of continuous growth and development has been the result of our belief in building strong and long term business relationships with our global network of distributors, combined with the ongoing support and contributions of our product-user base of physicians. Our commitment is to continue serving dermatology in future years... maintaining our leadership position. During the past year we have invested in new state of the art equipment in both the analytical and production sector and developed a closed loop system in the production of haptens. When looking at our website you will note that we have made it possible also for patients to freely access our database of extensive information regarding the haptens and being able to print information sheets. We have also changed the site to be adapted to mobile platforms such as mobile phones, iPads and similar devices. There will as always be additions and amendments in our range and these are found at the end of the Patch Test Products & Reference Manual. At Chemotechnique Diagnostics, our passion and total focus on contact dermatitis and patch testing is to ensure that you, as a physician, will have the most advanced products and services that will provide your patients with improved health and enhanced quality of life. We look forward to continuing to serve you in 2015. A2 ...for the diagnosis of contact allergy Chemotechnique Diagnostics Chemotechnique Diagnostics is recognized as the world´s leading patch test company with the widest global distribution network and product range, with more than 550 different haptens distributed in about 90 countries around the world. Countries (in blue) where Chemotechnique Diagnostics has distributors. We offer the most complete range of high quality products including haptens (allergens) and test chambers for patch testing in the diagnosis of contact dermatitis. The contamination free haptens are produced under strict pharmaceutical control following the GMP quality management system audited by the Swedish Medical Products Agency (MPA). In addition, our whole operation follows the ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 Quality Management systems. Our products will therefore enable you to perform a valid diagnosis of contact allergy in your patients. We focus on Research and Development (R & D) to produce new and relevant haptens for patch testing as well as new products in the medical device sector with special emphasis in the field of occupational dermatology. By cooperating with national contact dermatitis associations in various countries we want to meet the needs of specific regions. We are guided by contact dermatitis groups such as the International Contact Dermatitis Research Group (ICDRG), European Environmental and Contact Dermatitis Research Group (EECDRG) and North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG). With this in mind we believe ourselves to be up to date and able to facilitate dermatological investigations where patch tests are involved. For example, in 2013 Chemotechnique Diagnostics co-authored an article in Contact Dermatitis in cooperation with the University of Gothenburg. A3 Patch Test Products authorized by the ICDRG Distributed Worldwide Customer service: Enrico, Sara, Katarina, Marie, Anna and Therese Production: Chemotechnique Diagnostics Printing: Tryckfolket 2015 Revised: January 2015 Copyright : Chemotechnique Diagnostics AB DISTRIBUTOR A4 ...for the diagnosis of contact allergy Table of Contents Content Page Foreword by Bo Niklasson, CEO ............................................................... A2 Chemotechnique Diagnostics .................................................................. A3 General information ...................................................................................... 4 FAQ ................................................................................................................... 5 Products .......................................................................................................... 6 Patch Testing - Instructions for IQ Ultra™ ................................................ 20 Photopatch testing (PPT) - ......................................................................... 24 Patch Test Hapten Series ............................................................................ 28 Table of Mixes ............................................................................................... 67 Article Guide to Haptens ............................................................................ 74 Table of Haptens .......................................................................................... 91 Catalogue amendments January 2015 .................................................215 References for IQ Chambers™ & IQ Ultra™ ............................................216 Ordering procedure ..................................................................................219 Conditions of Sale ......................................................................................219 1 www.chemotechnique.se Welcome to the new version of our website! When you visit the webpage for the first time you will get an option to choose between the Physician section or the Patient section. The Physician section provides access to the full extent of the website following log in. The Patient section is without log in and is limited to give basic information about contact dermatitis and gives the ability to print information about all our haptens (allergens). Patient section Physician section The website is adapted to fit all mobile platforms such as smartphones and tablets. Tablet version Smartphone version 2 ...the trusted name in patch testing Downloadable content at www.chemotechnique.se Patient information sheets are available for each hapten, explaining where the substance can be found and if there are some known synonyms of the substance. Below is an example of a Patient Information Sheet, available in English, French, Spanish, and selected series in Swedish. Material Safety Data Sheets are available in English for all the haptens. Patch test record forms for all series are available. Download here to get the latest composition for each series. PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET Nickel(II)sulfate hexahydrate (N-002A, N-002B) Your patch testing results indicate that you have a contact allergy to Nickel(II)sulfate hexahydrate. It is important that you familiarize yourself with this chemical and take steps to avoid coming in contact with it. What is Nickel(II)sulfate hexahydrate and where is it found? This chemical has numerous household and industrial applications. It is found in coins, jewelry, eyeglasses, utensils, metal buttons, keys, paper clips, enamel dyes, pigment for paint and wallpaper and electrical wiring. It is also used as a fuel additive. Further research may identify additional product or industrial usages of this chemical. What else is Nickel(II)sulfate hexahydrate called? This chemical can be identified by different names, including: Blue salt, Carbonyl nickel powder, Nickel, Nickel (II) Sulfate Hexahydrate, Nickel monosulfate hexahydrate, Nickel sulfate hexahydrate, Sulfuric acid, nickel (2+) salt, hexahydrate, Single nickel salt This may not be a complete list as manufacturers introduce and delete chemicals from their product lines. THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP MANAGE YOUR CONTACT ALLERGY Be vigilant... read the product label. Always take the time to read the ingredient listing on product packages. This should be your first step each time you purchase a product as manufacturers sometimes change product ingredients. If you have any concerns ask your pharmacist or your doctor. Test the product first. If you have purchased a new product you should test it on a small skin area to see if you get a reaction before using the product on larger skin areas. Advise people you obtain services from of your contact allergy. This should include people like your pharmacist, doctor, hairdresser, florist, veterinarian, etc. Inform your employer if the source of your contact allergy is work related. You should identify the specific source of the chemical and take the necessary steps to avoid further exposure. Protective wear may be adequate or you may need to make a change in your work activities. Both you and your employer benefit when the cause of your occupational dermatitis is eliminated. To the left: Patient information sheet "Google" it. The internet is an excellent source of ingredient information that can be searched by product, by company and by specific chemical. Some helpful independent internet links include: www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/factsheets.html (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; alphabetic list) www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/factsubj.html (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; subject Bottom left: Material Safety Data list) www.cosmeticsinfo.org (Cosmetic Industry