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Magellan LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit. In Vitro Test for the measurement of lead in fresh whole blood. Catalog Number: 70-6762 Primary DI No: 00850355006000 The LeadCare II 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 the LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit must only be used with a LeadCare II Analyzer.

FDA Recall Z-0285-2019 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDOF
Date Initiated2018-08-08
Date Terminated2020-05-12
Product Quantity1,465 kits

Reason for Recall

Defect with the calibration button for lot 1808M. Level 1 and Level 2 Quality Control (QC) values will generate results of HIGH (>65 g/dL). Results for patient testing with this lot will be displayed as HIGH.

Firm Action

The firm, Magellan, notified the Customers (end users) by telephone or email on August 8, 2018 to provide notification of the deficiency of the LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit having Lot Number 1808M. Replacement Buttons and an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated August 9 2018 ( were shipped on August 9, 2018, for delivery on Friday, August 10, 2018.) The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Do NOT use the Yellow calibration button marked 1808M. 2. Discard the Yellow calibration button that came with the LeadCare II Test Kit Lot 1808M. 3. Place the new Blue calibration button with the test kit and use for controls and patient testing with Lot 1808M. 4. Inform your staff of the calibration button exchange. 5. Complete the fax form record included with this letter and fax to 978-600-1480 or email a scanned copy of the completed form to [email protected]. If you have questions, please contact us at 800-275-0102 or [email protected].

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Spain and South Africa.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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