A pregnancy test recall affected more than 58,000 Clear & Simple Digital Pregnancy Tests after a faulty batch was found to produce false positive results. The recall was issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK, and if you have one of the affected tests still sitting in a bathroom cabinet, it’s worth checking the details below.
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More than 58,000 of the tests were distributed across the UK. Ireland was not thought to be directly affected, but tests bought in Northern Ireland, or ordered online, could potentially be part of the faulty batch.
The manufacturer confirmed that the affected lot of Clear & Simple Digital Pregnancy Tests produced a small number of false positive results — meaning some tests indicated a pregnancy when the person was not, in fact, pregnant.
Are You Affected By the Pregnancy Test Recall?
The affected batch is catalogue number DM-102 and lot number DM10220170710E, with an expiry date of January 2020. Only this specific lot number was affected — not all Clear & Simple Digital Pregnancy Tests.
You can find the lot number printed on the end of the box and on the individual test sachet.
“It is important people check the lot number of any Clear & Simple Digital Pregnancy Tests they have purchased, to see if they have a product from an affected lot,” said Dr Duncan McPherson, MHRA’s Clinical Director of Medical Devices at the time of the recall. “If you have any questions about using digital pregnancy tests, please speak to your healthcare professional.”
If you have one of the recalled tests, the advice was to use an alternative testing method and return the affected test to the pharmacy or shop where it was purchased.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if my pregnancy test is part of the recall?
Look for the lot number DM10220170710E and catalogue number DM-102 on the end of the test box or printed on the sachet. Only this lot was affected.
What should I do if I have one of the recalled tests?
Use an alternative pregnancy test to confirm your result, and return the affected test to the pharmacy or shop where you bought it.
Does this recall affect tests bought in Ireland?
Ireland was not thought to be directly affected by this recall, though tests bought in Northern Ireland or ordered online could potentially be part of the faulty batch.
What is a false positive pregnancy test result?
A false positive is when a test shows a positive (pregnant) result even though the person is not pregnant. If you get an unexpected result from any pregnancy test, it’s best to retest with a different test and speak to your GP or pharmacist.
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