Recall Of Magellan Lead Tests Just Keeps Getting Bigger And Bigger

It’s the third expansion for a high-risk class I recall of LeadCare II, LeadCare Plus and LeadCare Ultra Blood Lead Tests.

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Several lots and sublots of three Magellan lead tests have been added to a May recall of the diagnostics. It’s the recall’s third expansion.

The LeadCare II, LeadCare Plus and LeadCare Ultra Blood Lead Tests were recalled because falsely low results could cause health...

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