i-Stat BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 9, 2012).
- Company
- Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- February 1, 2012
- Posted
- August 9, 2012
- Terminated
- February 8, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-2170-2012
- Quantity
- 1,004,200 cartridges US; 54,200 cartridges OUS
- Firm Location
- Princeton, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ and CO and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherland (Antilles), Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, R.O.C., Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, and Yemen.
Lot / Code Info
List number 06F30-01, 06F30-02, 03P93-25, 600-9010-25 All lots
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Abbott Point of Care (APOC) sent an URGENT RECALL NOTICE dated February 2012 to all affected customers via e-mail and also contacted by phone. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised that if their facility was performing testing at more than approximately 7500 feet above sea level, they should have an alternate test method available should they experience an issue. If they have forwarded any cartridges to another facility, they should provide a copy of the Urgent Recall Notice to them. For questions customers were instructed to call 800-366-8020, Option 1 or contact their Abbott Point of Care representative. For questions regarding this recall call 609-454-9000.