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Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.: Underestimates the lead concentration of venous blood samples when the sample is analyzed with the LeadCare systems

Agency Publication Date: June 5, 2017
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Affected Products

Product: 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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Product: Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Ultra and LeadCare Plus 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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Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 77211
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (171,979 kits (total)= 153,447 (US)and 18532 (OUS); 6018 kits (total)= 5818 (US)and 200 (OUS))

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