Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. recalls (1)(2) LeadCare¿ II Blood Lead Test Kit, (3)LeadCare¿ II 5X Blood Lead Test Kit, (4)LeadCa

Recalling company

Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.

Product

(1)(2) LeadCare¿ II Blood Lead Test Kit, (3)LeadCare¿ II 5X Blood Lead Test Kit, (4)LeadCare¿ II 9X Blood Lead Test Kit ; Catalog Number(s): (1) 70-6762, (2) 70-6762RUO, (3) 70-8404 (Box containing 5 Test Kits), (4) 70-9000 (Box containing 9 test kits); The LeadCare II 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)

Reason

Customers reported observing unexpectedly elevated results when using certain third-party micro-collection devices to collect capillary samples for testing with the LeadCare Test Systems. False positive lead results may cause delayed results and additional unnecessary testing.

Classification

Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences

Recall date

Mar 13, 2026

Reported

Apr 29, 2026

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Diego Garcia, Ecuador, Eritrea, Georgia, Ghana, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UAE, Uruguay, Vietnam.

Status

Ongoing

Quantity

197893

Lot / codes

Catalog Number(s): (1) 70-6762, (2) 70-6762RUO; UDI-DI: 00850355006000; ALL lots and ALL sublots; Catalog Number(s): (3) 70-8404; UDI-DI: 00850355006086; ALL lots and ALL sublots; Catalog Number(s): (4) 70-9000; UDI-DI: 00850355006093; ALL lots and ALL sublots;

Company location

North Billerica, MA

Recall type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall number

Z-1893-2026

Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-1893-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.