i-STAT CHEM 8+ Cartridge, List Number 03P91-25; 510 K053110 Useful for monitoring a variety of conditions. The panel of tests is used in the hospital environment to assess kidney function, electrolyte status, acid/base balance, and blood sugar level. This test panel is also used to assess hypertension and hypokalemia.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued April 18, 2011).
- Company
- Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- February 15, 2011
- Posted
- April 18, 2011
- Terminated
- July 10, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-2022-2011
- Quantity
- 6575 cartirdges
- Firm Location
- Princeton, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
i-STAT CHEM 8+ cartridge may generate false results for sodium, chloride and hematocrit.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Lot / Code Info
510 K053110; Lot # C10247 boxes 0532 through 0593
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
The firm, Abbott Point of Care (APOC), sent an "Urgent Recall Notice" letter dated February 2011 with business reply cards attached via Fed Ex overnight to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue use of cartridges from the box numbers of identified lots; discontinue use as a precaution, if their cartridges are no longer traceable to a specific box; return all unused cartridges as instructed on the enclosed Business Reply Card; if they've provided another institution with the cartridges, provide the institution with a copy of this letter, and complete and return the business reply card to APOC. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-336-8020, Option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.