Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare and LeadCare II test Kits. Product Usage: The LeadCare Blood Lead Test Kit is for in vitro diagnostic use only. The Test Kit is for the quantitative measurement of lead in fresh whole blood. This product is for professional use only. Sensors and Treatment Reagent of the Test Kit are specific for lead only. Contents of this LeadCare Blood Lead Test Kit must only be used with a LeadCare Analyzer and Blood Lead Testing System.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

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Recall Details

Company:
Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Underestimates the lead concentration of venous blood samples when the sample is analyzed with the LeadCare systems
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare and LeadCare II test Kits. Product Usage: The LeadCare Blood Lead Test Kit is for in vitro diagnostic use only. The Test Kit is for the quantitative measurement of lead in fresh whole blood. This product is for professional use only. Sensors and Treatment Reagent of the Test Kit are specific for lead only. Contents of this LeadCare Blood Lead Test Kit must only be used with a LeadCare Analyzer and Blood Lead Testing System.

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Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2225-2017

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