Faulty smear tests spark mass recall in UK

Nearly 1,000 British women have been urgently recalled for repeat cervical smear tests because of faulty screening dating back 20 years, it emerged today.

Faulty smear tests spark mass recall in UK
Wed, 19 Aug, 2009 - 12:28

Nearly 1,000 British women have been urgently recalled for repeat cervical smear tests because of faulty screening dating back 20 years, it emerged today.

National Health Service (NHS) bosses ordered the second screenings after checks revealed problems with tests carried out at Gildersome Health Centre in South Leeds.

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