United StatesThe LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit (Catalog 70-6762; Device Identifier (01)00850355006000), lots 2333M and sublots 2333M-01 through 2333M-11, distributed nationwide in the U.S., is affected. Magellan Diagnostics recalled these kits because calibration buttons in the kitting process were incorrectly labeled as Lot 2323M for lot 2333M, which can lead to delayed or erroneous high or erroneous low blood lead results.
What's being recalled
The LeadCare¿ II Blood Lead Test System relies on electrochemistry and a unique Sensor to detect lead in whole blood. The LeadCare¿ II Test Kit is provided with the following materials: " Sensors (2 Containers of 24 sensors each; 48 tests) " Treatment Reagent Tubes (2 packages of 24 tubes each; 48 tests) " Heparinized Capillary Tubes/Plungers (50) " Transfer Droppers (50) " Calibration Button (1) " Lead Control Level 1 (1 @ 2 mL) " Lead Control Level 2 (1 @ 2 mL)
Recalling firm: Magellan Diagnostics, Inc., North Billerica, MA, United States.
How to identify it
Product Name: LeadCare¿ II Blood Lead Test Kit; Catalog Number: 70-6762; Impacted Lot/Sublot Numbers: 2333M, 2333M-01, 2333M-02, 2333M-03, 2333M-04, 2333M-05, 2333M-06, 2333M-07, 2333M-08, 2333M-09, 2333M-10, 2333M-11; Device Identifier: (01)00850355006000;
The hazard
Calibration Buttons being used in the kitting process were incorrectly labeled as Lot 2323M for lot 2333M. The use of mislabeled calibration Button with Lot #2333 can lead to delayed or erroneous high or erroneous low results.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
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Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution.
The official notice
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