Magellan Diagnostics has settled criminal charges for concealing a malfunction in lead poisoning tests, resulting in inaccurately low results. The company will pay $42 million in penalties. The faulty devices were used from 2013 to 2017 and a recall was issued as late as 2021. Lead exposure can have serious consequences, especially in children. Children were often tested using Magellan devices. Parents should contact their child’s pediatrician to determine if they were tested with one of these devices and consider retesting if necessary. Treatment for lead poisoning is mainly preventive, so accurate testing is crucial for public health.
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Thousands of Children Got Tested for Lead With Faulty Devices: What Parents Should Know
