ConceivePlease One Step HCG Urine Pregnancy test
Published 29 February 2016
Product
ConceivePlease One Step HCG Urine Pregnancy test (Included in ConceivePlease Kits) Identifying features description The affected batch number is 20131203.
Why it was recalled
TGA testing of ConceivePlease one step hCG urine pregnancy test kits from the affected batch found that these kits do not meet a claim made in the product documentation. Specifically, these tests failed to detect hCG at concentrations of 25 mIU/mL levels.
Hazard
This creates the risk of false negative results, which means a pregnant woman may not seek pre-natal healthcare advice and support as early as possible, and may continue with behaviours that could affect foetal development, such as smoking and/or consuming alcohol.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.