Visual, Pregnancy Hcg, Prescription Use

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A102/5001; Alere hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-A102/92210; Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/UrinehCG-STAT, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/23900531, FHC-A202/23900530; McKesson CONSULT Diagnostics hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/5002; Alere hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) for Urine or Serum, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/92215; Cardinal Health hCG Combo Rapid Test Serum or Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/B-1077-23; Medline hCG Combo Pregnancy Test Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/MPH22025HCG;

  hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.

• 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/23900529, FHC-202/23900528; Beckman Coulter Inc's ICON 25 hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/43025; Henry Schein One Step+ hCG Combo test in Serum or Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-202/9004075; Alere hCG Combo Cassette (25mIU/mL) in Urine (CLIA Waived) or Serum, Model/ Part: FHC-202/92225; Pro Advantage By NDC Urine/Serum Pregnancy Cassette Device, Model/ Part: FHC-202/P080021

  hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.

• 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/23900527; McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Test Dipstick CLIA Waived, Model/ Part:FHC-101/5000; Henry Schein One Step+ hCG Urine Strip Test, Model/ Part: FHC-101/9004072; Alere hCG Dipstick (25mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-101/92211; Cardinal Health hCG Dipstick Rapid Test CLIA Waived, Model/ Part: FHC-101/B-1077-21; Medline hCG Pregnancy Test Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/MPH11025HCG; Pro Advantage by NDC Urine Pregnancy Test Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/P080023;

  hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.

• 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-102/23900526; Henry Schein, Inc. One Step + Urine Cassette Test, Model/ Part: FHC-102/9004074, FHC-102/9004073; Alere hCG Cassette (25mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-102/92217; Cardinal Health hCG Cassette Rapid test CLIA Waived, Model/ Part: FHC-102/B1077-22; Medline HCG Pregnancy Test Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-102/MPH12025HCG; Pro Advantage By NDC Urine Pregnancy Cassette Device, Model/ Part: FHC-102/P080063;

  hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.

• 2024-10-30Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Osom Ultra hCG Combo Test- IVD immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine for the early confirmation of pregnancy. Model/Catalog Number: 1004

  This recall was initiated due to customer complaints of false negative of hCG test results when running patient urine samples. Use of the above listed product lot may result in false negative results. An end user reported that the OSOM Ultra hCG Combo Test, lot 563L13, produced false negative test results from 2 patient urine samples as confirmed by quantitative hCG and ultrasound. During further root cause testing and investigation, an additional 6 devices were found to produce false negative test results from hCG positive samples.

• 2023-10-23Open, ClassifiedOther

  DeTec hCG Pregnancy Urine Test Cassette Format, REG Cat: 100-13

  Universal Meditech Inc. was violatively distributing PrestiBio" Breastmilk Alcohol Test Strip, DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test, HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips and PrestiBio" Ketone Test Strips without marketing authorization. UMI is also recall their tests because they are going out of business and would not be able to continue fulfilling any post-market responsibilities of these distributed products. UMI claims to hold 510(k)s for the other devices, purchased the intellectual property in 2015 from the previous 510(k) holder, but FDA has been unable to verify this information. The devices may have unknown performance characteristics because the firm is unable to provide any documentation that the devices were manufactured in conformance with the Quality System regulation, including documentation (e.g., DHF) that the distributed devices had not been modified since original clearance in a way that could impact their safety and effectiveness, documentation of controlled storage temperature/humidity, and post-market surveillance documentation, such as complaints and adverse events.

• 2023-10-23Open, ClassifiedOther

  To Life hCG Pregnancy Urine Test Strips Format REF Cat No: 100-10

  Universal Meditech Inc. was violatively distributing PrestiBio" Breastmilk Alcohol Test Strip, DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test, HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips and PrestiBio" Ketone Test Strips without marketing authorization. UMI is also recall their tests because they are going out of business and would not be able to continue fulfilling any post-market responsibilities of these distributed products. UMI claims to hold 510(k)s for the other devices, purchased the intellectual property in 2015 from the previous 510(k) holder, but FDA has been unable to verify this information. The devices may have unknown performance characteristics because the firm is unable to provide any documentation that the devices were manufactured in conformance with the Quality System regulation, including documentation (e.g., DHF) that the distributed devices had not been modified since original clearance in a way that could impact their safety and effectiveness, documentation of controlled storage temperature/humidity, and post-market surveillance documentation, such as complaints and adverse events.

• 2023-10-23Open, ClassifiedOther

  Lem Fertility hCG Pregnancy Urine Test REF 100-12

  Universal Meditech Inc. was violatively distributing PrestiBio" Breastmilk Alcohol Test Strip, DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test, HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips and PrestiBio" Ketone Test Strips without marketing authorization. UMI is also recall their tests because they are going out of business and would not be able to continue fulfilling any post-market responsibilities of these distributed products. UMI claims to hold 510(k)s for the other devices, purchased the intellectual property in 2015 from the previous 510(k) holder, but FDA has been unable to verify this information. The devices may have unknown performance characteristics because the firm is unable to provide any documentation that the devices were manufactured in conformance with the Quality System regulation, including documentation (e.g., DHF) that the distributed devices had not been modified since original clearance in a way that could impact their safety and effectiveness, documentation of controlled storage temperature/humidity, and post-market surveillance documentation, such as complaints and adverse events.

• 2023-10-23Open, ClassifiedOther

  DiagnosUS hCG Pregnancy Urine Test Strip Format REF 100-12

  Universal Meditech Inc. was violatively distributing PrestiBio" Breastmilk Alcohol Test Strip, DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test, HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips and PrestiBio" Ketone Test Strips without marketing authorization. UMI is also recall their tests because they are going out of business and would not be able to continue fulfilling any post-market responsibilities of these distributed products. UMI claims to hold 510(k)s for the other devices, purchased the intellectual property in 2015 from the previous 510(k) holder, but FDA has been unable to verify this information. The devices may have unknown performance characteristics because the firm is unable to provide any documentation that the devices were manufactured in conformance with the Quality System regulation, including documentation (e.g., DHF) that the distributed devices had not been modified since original clearance in a way that could impact their safety and effectiveness, documentation of controlled storage temperature/humidity, and post-market surveillance documentation, such as complaints and adverse events.

• 2023-10-23Open, ClassifiedOther

  DiagnosUS hCG Pregnancy Urine Test Cassette Format REF 100-13

  Universal Meditech Inc. was violatively distributing PrestiBio" Breastmilk Alcohol Test Strip, DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test, HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips and PrestiBio" Ketone Test Strips without marketing authorization. UMI is also recall their tests because they are going out of business and would not be able to continue fulfilling any post-market responsibilities of these distributed products. UMI claims to hold 510(k)s for the other devices, purchased the intellectual property in 2015 from the previous 510(k) holder, but FDA has been unable to verify this information. The devices may have unknown performance characteristics because the firm is unable to provide any documentation that the devices were manufactured in conformance with the Quality System regulation, including documentation (e.g., DHF) that the distributed devices had not been modified since original clearance in a way that could impact their safety and effectiveness, documentation of controlled storage temperature/humidity, and post-market surveillance documentation, such as complaints and adverse events.