FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0285-2019 · Initiated August 8, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0285-2019
Event Number
81074
Firm
Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
1218996
Product Code
DOF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 8, 2018
Terminated
May 12, 2020
Address
101 Billerica Ave, Bldg 4, North Billerica, MA, 01862-1271

Description

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.

Reason

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.

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].

Distribution

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

Quantity

1,465 kits