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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 23, 2017

LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: IVD test kit for the detection of lead in blood. The kit consists of sensors, treatment reagent, lead controls (two levels), heparinized capillary tubes and plungers, transfer droppers and a calibration button. The LeadCare II Lead Controls packaged in the kit lots listed in #2 below are the subject of this recall (Field Correction) action.

LeadCare II Test Kits controls out of range

Recall #
Z-3035-2017
Affected scope
12,931 kits
Initiated
January 20, 2016
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Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. recalled LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: … - a moderate-severity action.

LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: … was recalled by Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. in August 23, 2017. Reason: LeadCare II Test Kits controls out of range. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3035-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-LeadCare II Test Kits controls out of range.

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 23, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3035-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3035-2017) was formally reported on August 23, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 20, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of North Billerica, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 12,931 kits.

The documented reason for this recall is: LeadCare II Test Kits controls out of range Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of: COLOMBIA, CANADA, THAILAND, INDIA, UAE, AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, CANADA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, NEW ZEALAND, KOREA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

12,931 kits

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: IVD test kit for the detection of lead in blood. The kit consists of sensors, treatment reagent, lead controls (two levels), heparinized capillary tubes and plungers, transfer droppers and a calibration button. The LeadCare II Lead Controls packaged in the kit lots listed in #2 below are the subject of this recall (Field Correction) action.

Reason for recall

LeadCare II Test Kits controls out of range

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-3035-2017
Date reported August 23, 2017
Date initiated January 20, 2016
Recalling firm Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
Firm location North Billerica, MA
Affected scope 12,931 kits
Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of: COLOMBIA, CANADA, THAILAND, INDIA, UAE, AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, CANADA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, NEW ZEALAND, KOREA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: IVD test kit for the detection of lead in blood. The kit consists of sensors, treatment reagent, lead controls (two levels), heparinized capillary tubes and plungers, transfer droppers and a calibration button. The LeadCare II Lead Controls packaged in the kit lots listed in #2 below are the subject of this recall (Field Correction) action.. Recalled by Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 12,931 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
LeadCare II Test Kits controls out of range
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 23, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3035-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of: COLOMBIA, CANADA, THAILAND, INDIA, UAE, AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, CANADA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, NEW ZEALAND, KOREA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-3035-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 23, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.