Abbott Point Of Care Inc. Recalls
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Abbott i-STAT CG8+ cartridges - IVD Intended for quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, glucose, pH, pCO2, pO2 and hematocrit in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood List Number: 03P88-25
Ionized calcium test on some i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges may exhibit higher than expected reported results when stored at room temperature (18 to 30C) for periods of time in excess of 3 days for lot numbers *20100 to *20339 and 7 days for lot numbers *20340 and above Where * = lot letter A, K, L, M, N, W or Y.
Abbott Point of Care notified Customers via email beginning on 22 December 2020. Customer letters will begin shipping via FedEx on 28-December-2020 for delivery on or around 29-December-2020. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: While Abbott Point of Care continues to investigate this issue, if reporting ionized calcium is required, it is recommended that the i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges be used only: within 3 days of removal from refrigerated storage for lot numbers between *20100 and *20339 within 7 days of removal from refrigerated storage for lot numbers *20340 and above Where *= lot letter A, K, L, M, N, W and Y If your facility is unable to manage to the recommended action outlined above, Abbott Point of Care recommends that your facility disable and not report the ionized calcium test on the i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges and use an alternate i-STAT cartridge or method for reporting ionized calcium. Please see additional information below on how to disable the ionized calcium test for these cartridges. Please confirm receipt and understanding of this communication by responding to the business reply form included with this letter. Additional information regarding potential solutions will be provided separately by APOC. If you have forwardedany i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges to another facility, we request that you please provide a copy of this letter to them. Your Abbott Point of Care sales and support team will be contacting you to review interim solutions for the challenges this communication may bring. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 1-844-256-9531, or via email at apoc_productinformation@abbott.com or visit the Abbott Point of Care website www.pointofcare.abbott. Additionally, please report any questions or concerns about the performance of the ionized calcium test on the i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges to Abbott Point of Care Tec
i-STAT G3+ cartridge (blue), List No. 03P78-50, UDI (01) 00054749002283 - Product Usage: The i-STAT G3+ cartridge may be used for the quantitative measurement of pH, pCO2, and pO2 in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood.
Marketed without a 510(k). Abbott Point of Care has determined that it does not have sufficient clinical evidence to fully characterize the performance of the blue i-STAT G3+ cartridges and therefore will no longer distribute the i-STAT G3+ (blue) cartridge in the United States as of May 1, 2020.
On January 15, 2020, the recalling firm notified customers via letters, emails, follow-up phone calls/visits by sales representatives, and a website posting at www.pointofcare.abbott. Customers were instructed to take the following actions: " During the transition, clinicians and laboratory staff should be informed that the performance of the i-STAT G3+ (BLUE) cartridge has not been fully characterized by Abbott. " Clinicians should be advised to consider a patients signs, symptoms, history, and results of other diagnostic tests when interpreting results from these cartridges. If the results do not match the patients clinical presentation, the patient sample should be retested using an alternate test method or a reference laboratory. " Report any questions or concerns you have regarding the i-STAT G3+ cartridge performance to Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 1-800-366-8020 option 1, or via email at techsvc@apoc.abbott.com. If you have forwarded any i-STAT G3+ (BLUE), 6+ (WHITE), E3+ (WHITE), and EC4+ (WHITE) cartridges to another facility, we request that you please provide a copy of this letter to them. ***Updated 4/7/2020*** On April 2, 2020, Abbott Point of Care sent an additional letter communicating the following: In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are allowing the use of the i-STAT CG4+(blue) and i-STAT G3+ (blue) blood gas cartridges in laboratories and facilities that hold a Certificate of Compliance or Accreditation to run tests of moderate complexity. Specifically, during the COVID-19 pandemic Abbott Point of Care may continue to distribute the i-STAT CG4+ (blue) and i-STAT G3+ (blue) cartridges, and facilities that possess a non-waived CLIA certificate (i.e., facilities that hold a Certificate of Compliance or Accreditation) may use them with venous and arterial whole blood samples as tests of moderate comp
i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridges (blue), List No. 09P31-25. UDI (01) 00054749001910 - Product Usage: The i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge may be used for the quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), ionized calcium, TCO2, glucose, creatinine, and hematocrit in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood.
The I-STAT BLUE CHEM8+ and CG4+ cartridges are not FDA cleared and do not have CLIA waived status. CLIA recognizes two types of laboratory tests: waived and non-waived. Different CLIA standards apply to waived and non-waived tests as well as the facilities that perform these types of tests. The i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge contains nine measured assays (sodium, potassium, chloride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), ionized calcium, TCO2, glucose, creatinine and hematocrit) and is categorized as a CLIA waived test for venous whole blood samples, meaning this cartridge could be used in a facility with a CLIA Certificate of Waiver as a waived test.
On 1/15/2020, the firm notified customers of the product recall via letters, customer emails, follow-up phone calls/visits by sales representatives, and a website posting at www.pointofcare.abbott. Customers were instructed to do the following: Facilities using the i-STAT BLUE CHEM8+ cartridges in CLIA waived settings should transition to alternate CLIA waived testing methods or engage a reference laboratory for the tests your facility requires. Facilities should discontinue use of the i-STAT BLUE CHEM8+ and CG4+ cartridges with capillary samples. Facilities should use an alternate method, if available, for the tests included in the i-STAT BLUE CHEM8+ and CG4+ cartridges for arterial and venous specimens. If an alternate method is not available, the BLUE CHEM8+ and CG4+ cartridges will still be available while Abbott is working toward FDA clearance for facilities in non-waived settings (i.e., facilities that hold a Certificate of Compliance or Accreditation). Abbott will notify customers if/when the products receive FDA clearance for use with arterial and venous whole blood samples in non-waived settings. However: " Facilities that continue to use the BLUE CHEM8+ and CG4+ cartridges for arterial and venous specimens should inform clinicians and laboratory staff that the performance of these cartridges has not yet been fully characterized. " Clinicians should be advised to consider a patients signs, symptoms, history, and results of other diagnostic tests when interpreting results from these cartridges. If the results do not match the patients clinical presentation, the patient sample should be retested using an alternate test method or a reference laboratory. In order to mitigate risk associated with the performance of these products not yet being fully characterized, Abbott will be actively monitoring the performance of these cartridges. Please report any questions or concerns you have about their performance to Abbott Point of Care Technical Support
i-STAT cTnI cartridge
i-STAT cTnI blue cartridges may generate a higher than expected number of quality check codes. The observed rate of quality check codes could be in the 3 to 5% range.
On October 16, 2019 the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall Communication letters by mail. It explains Abbott Point of Care has made the decision to transition U.S. customers using the i-STAT cTnI blue cartridge, list number 06P23-25, to the i-STAT cTnI white cartridge, list number 03P90-25, beginning in November 2019. The i-STAT cTnI blue cartridge, list number 06P23-25, will be discontinued for sale in the United States as of January 1, 2020. It further explains to customers while the i-STAT cTnI blue cartridges can continue to be used for patient testing, APOC recommends that all users of the i-STAT System be informed of the possibility of a higher than expected number of quality check codes while using the i-STAT cTnI blue cartridge and maintain a validated alternate backup method until the i-STAT cTnI white cartridges are received. Your Abbott Point of Care representative will contact you to discuss the details and timing of this transition for your facility. If your facility repeatedly observes the i-STAT cTnI blue cartridges from a single lot generating a higher than expected number of QCCs, please contact APOC Technical Services for support and to report the information. If you have forwarded any i-STAT cTnI blue cartridges to another facility, please provide a copy of this letter to them. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 1-866-324-8114, or via email at apoc_cTnIproductinfo@abbott.com or contact your Abbott Point of Care support services representative. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and thank you for your continued support of Abbott and Abbott products.
Abbott i-STAT CG8+ Cartridges intended for use in the in vitro quantification of potassium in arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood. List Number/UDI# : 03P88-25 ,(01)10054749000163(17)181028(10)L18059
Inaccurate potassium results may be generated. When testing with control fluid and/or patient samples with low or reference range potassium concentration, elevated potassium results may be generated. When testing with samples with a high concentration of potassium, decreased potassium results may be generated
Abbott Point of Care issued recall letter on 9/13/18 via FedEx , advising of the problem, recommend action to return all unused cartridges to APOC . If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 844-256-9531 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.
i-STAT DE handheld data processing module for clinical use, Software Version 2.8, List Number:08K46-01115200 (UDI: 00054749001255)
Issues resulting from upgrade to software version 2.8: (1) Location, operator, stored patient lists will not update, and (2) Customized Reference Ranges, Action Ranges, and Custom Reportable Ranges are reset to factory default values. No erroneous results are generated as a result of this issue.
The following actions are recommended if you have already upgraded to version 2.8: 1. If you are using Location, Operator, or Patient lists. a. Delete the following files: i. C:\Istat32\LocInstData\LocInstData.txt ii. C:\Istat32\OpData\OpData.txt iii. C:\Istat32\PatData\PatData.txt iv. C:\Istat32\Log\iSTATDMI Errors.txt v. All files named C:\Istat32\Log\DeCustLogXX.txt; where XX is any two digits. b. Stop and restart the DECOMSRV service, which in turn restarts the DEDPSRV service. 2. If you are using customized Reference Ranges, Action Ranges, and Custom Reportable Ranges: a. Open DE Customization Workspace. b. For each profile, select preferences by clicking the button with the profile name. c. Navigate to the Results tab. d. Verify the Action and Custom Reportable Ranges. Click Edit to make changes. e. If changes are made, click the OK button to save. If you have not upgraded to i-STAT/DE version 2.8, make arrangements with your data management vendor to update to the newer version of i-STAT/DE at your earliest opportunity. DO NOT UPGRADE without coordinating with your data management vendor so that continuity of your i-STAT testing is not impacted. How should you verify what version of i-STAT/DE is installed on a computer? Using the Program and Features app in Windows is the best way to determine the version of i-STAT/DE installed on your system. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Open Control Panel and the Program and Features applet. 2. Locate the program named i-STAT/DE Version 2.8 in the list. 3. The version column will show 2.8 for the old version and 2.8.0.1 for the new version. If you determine the version 2.8.0.1 is not installed, make arrangements with your data management vendor to update to the latest validated version compatible with your data management system. Enclosed is an updated i-STAT/DE version 2.8, version qualifier, 2.8.0.1 CD-ROM and a Business Reply Card (BRC). Please complete and return the Business Reply c
i-Stat PT/INR Cartridges List number 03P89-24 The cartridges are packaged in sealed pouches, one per pouch. There are 24 cartridges packed in a box. a prothrombin time test useful in monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as coumadin or warfarin.
Certain lots of PT/INR cartridges may generate a higher than typical number of PT/INR star outs potentially delaying the generation of patient results for PT/INR.
Abbott Point of Care sent a recall letter dated June 15, 2015 via Fed Ex to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the enclosed Business Reply Card (BRC). A Proof of Destruction From (FG-4533 in included with letter and is required to be returned to APOC as part of the credit process. Customers with questions were instructed to contact APOC Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1 or their APOC representative.
i-STAT G3+ Cartridge pH, pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of respiratory disturbances and metabolic and respiratory based acid-based disturbances.
Abbott Point of Care has determined that some individual patient results generated with the i-STAT G3+ cartridge lot N13183 have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated PCO2 and depressed pH results.
APOC sent an Urgent Recall Notice dated January 2014 via Fed Ex to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the affected product and provide a copy of this letter to any institution that was forwarded the affected product. All unused cartridges will be credited and are to be returned as instructed on the enclosed Business Reply Card. To ensure continuity of supply at their facility, customers were instructed to follow their standard process to place an order or call Customer Sedrvice at 1-800-323-9100, Option #2, then Option #9). Customers with questions were instructed to contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 1-800-366-8020, Option 1 of their Abbott Point of Care representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800-323-9100.
Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 The i-Stat PT a prothrombin time test is useful for monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as Coumadin or Warfarin. The cartridge is to be used with the i-Stat 1 Analyzer and as part of the i-Stat System, the PT/INR test is to be used by trained health care professionals in accordance with a facility's policies and procedures.
Abbott Point of Care Inc (APOC) has determined that i-Stat PT/INR cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated INR.
Abbott Point of Care Inc. (APOC) issued an Urgent Recall Notice on October 28, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of cartridges from PT/INR lots in this letter. All unused cartridges would be credited and are to be returned as instructed on the enclosed Business Reply Card. If customers provided cartridges from the lot number listed above to another institution they were instructed to provide a copy of this letter to them. Customers with questions were instructerd to contact Abbott Point of Care Technical at 1-800-366-8020, Option 1. For questions regarding this recall call 800-366-8020.
Celite ACT Cartridge Cartridge is useful for monitoring patients receiving heparin for treatment of pulmonary embolism or venous thrombosis, and for monitoring anticoagulation therapy in patients undergoing medical procedures such as catheterization, cardiac surgery, surgery organ transplantation and dialysis.
Celite ACT cartridges have increased numbers of values outside the accepted allowable error.
On behalf of Abbott, Genco Pharmaceutical Services sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated November 2010, on December 3, 2010 via Fedex to all consignees/customers. Abbott sent out notification packages to foreign consignees/customers on December 3, 2010. The notice described the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The firm recommended that customers use cartridges within 12 hours of removal from refrigerated storage based on the instructions provided with the product. The customers were instructed to complete and return the Business Reply cards to acknowledge receipt of the communication and provide the letter to any customers that have recieved the product. If you have any additional questions, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care Representative. On February 27, 2012 Abbott sent an Important Product Information letter via Fed Ex to inform customers that i-Stat Celite ACT cartridges manufactured from the beginning of 2012 can now be stored for two weeks at room temperature as indicated on the cartridge box. Foreign consignees were notified on 2/28/2012. Users are instructed to complete business reply cards to acknowledge receipt of the communication and provide the letter to any customers that have received the product. Any additional questions can be answered by contacting 8003668020 option 1.
Cliniqa Liquid QCTM Cardiac Marker Control for i-STAT Level 1 (List Number 06F12-09; Lot Number 071039) Cliniqa Liquid QCTM Cardiac Marker Control for i-STAT Level 2 (List Number 06F12-10; Lot Number 081039) Cliniqa Liquid QCTM Cardiac Marker Control for i-STAT Level 3 (List Number 06F12-11; Lot Number 091039) Usage: Assayed human plasma which may be used to verify the integrity of newly received i-STAT CK-MB cartridges.
Abbott Point of Care (APOC) has determined that for the Cliniqa Liquid QC Cardiac Marker Control for i-STAT Level 1 (List #06F12-09; Lot Number 071039); i-STAT Level 2 (List #06F12-10; Lot Number 081039); and i-STAT Level 3 (List #06F12-11; Lot Number 091039) results may be generated below the lower value assignment range for some vials.
The firm, Abbott Point of Care, Inc. (APOC), sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated July 2012 via FED-EX on July 19, 2012. The recall notice identified the product, problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to discontinue use of the control lot numbers; return all unused controls on the enclosed Customer Reply Form; If another institution was provided the controls, provide a copy of this notice to them. Note: if any used vials gave acceptable product performance, a review of the cartridge performance and associated patient results is not necessary) Note: APOC is shipping replacement products to customers facilities to minimize any disruption this might cause. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.
I-STAT EG7+ Cartridge Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ. The i-Stat EG7 cartridge is intended to be used for quantitatively measure sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, oxygen, carbon dioxide, partial pressure in arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood.
i-Stat EG7 cartridges may generate falsely depressed PCO2 results for samples above 26 mm hg when stored at room temperature for four weeks or longer.
Abbott Point of Care, Inc sent a Urgent Recall Notice letter dated January 14, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of Cartridges from the identified lot. All unused cartridges will be credited and are to be returned as instructed on the enclosed Business Reply Card. If you have any questions regarding this information please contact your Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020 Option 1, or your Abbott Point of Care representative.
i-Stat cTnI cartridges Is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized whole blood or plasma samples.
i-Stat cTnI cartridges beginning with letter "T" may exhibit a higher than expected variability in reported results. This increased variability may result in falsely elevated or falsely depressed results.
APOC issued Urgent Recall Notices/Business Reply Forms dated September 2011 to consignees. The letter identified the affected product and explained the background of the problem. Customers are to discontinue use of the cartridges from the lots identified. All unused product will be credited and should be returned as instructed on the attached Business Reply Card. If the affected product was further distributed, a copy of the Recall Notice should be provided to those customers as well. APOC shipped replacement product in order to minimize any disruption. If replacement product has not been received then customers should contact Customer Service at 1-800-366-8020, option 5. Questions regarding this information should be directed to Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1 or customers' local APOC representative.
i-STAT cTnI cartridges Product Usage: The i-STAT cTnl test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized whole blood or plasma samples. Cardiac I troponin measurement cane be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and in the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes with respect to their relative risk of mortality.
Abbott Point of Care has determined that i-Stat CTNL cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated cardiac troponin I results. This recall was expanded on July 19 2012 to include additional information regarding user documentation.
Abbott Point of Care (APOC) sent an Urgent Recall Notice letters, via Fed Ex on March 07, 2012 to all affected customers. APOC sent an important product information update on July 19, 2012 to all of their affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to review the information included as it may pertain to their cartridges. Customers were instructed that if the affected product have been forwarded to another facility, provide a copy of this letter to them. For additional information, contact APOC at 800-366-8020 option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.
I-STAT PT/INR cartridge Abbott Point of Care Inc. Abbott Park, IL 60064 USA This cartridge is useful for monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as Coumadin or warfarin.
The i-STAT PT/INR cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated results.
Abbott Point of Care Inc, sent a URGENT RECALL NOTICE dated March 2012 , to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were provided in the letter with instructions in the letter on how to handle the affected product. Please complete and return the enclosed Business Reply card to acknowledge receipt of this communication and installation of the interium software CLEW and also 1) Update all handhelds 2) download appropriate assignment sheets. For further questions please call (609) 454-9000.
i-Stat cTnl cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat cTnl test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized whole blood or plasma samples. Cardiac troponin I measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and in the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes with respect to their relative risk of mortality. The cartridge is to be used with the i-Stat Analyzer, but not w
The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.
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.
iStat1 Analyzer Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, PCO2, PO2, and the i-Stat 200 analyzer as port of the i-Stat System, are intended for use in the in vitro quantitization of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood Model 300. The i-Stat Model 300 Portable Clinical Analyzer is intended to be used by trained medical professional for use with i-Stat test cartridges and MediSense blood glucose test stri
Some i-Stat Analyzers become uncomfortably hot to touch in the are of the battery. This is a recall extension.
Abbott Point Care sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to confirm the number of affected product at their facility that were using the Old Battery Carrier. Fill out the affected Buesiness Reply Card and submit their facility information as per the instructions on the card. Upon the receipt of the New Battery Carriers, replace the Old Battery Center with the New Battery Center. Customers were instructed to immediately dispose of all Old Battery Carriers per local regulations. If customers forward the affected product to another facility, they should provide a copy of the recall letter to them and advise them to replace the carriers if required. For any questions call 800-366-8020, Option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative. For questions regarding this recall call 609-454-9272.
i-STAT Analyzer; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. the 37 degree 37 degree C tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, PCO2, PO2 and the i-stat portable analyzer as part of the i-STAT system, are intended for use in the in vitro quantization of arterial, venous or capillary whole blood.
i-STAT Analyzers batteries may overheat due to a circuitry failure, resulting in the analyzer becoming uncomfortably hot in the area of the battery component.
Abbott Point of Care issued Urgent Recall Notice letters dated September 20, 2010 to customers. The letter informs users to of the possibility of the unit becoming hot to touch, to remove the unit if this is the case, not to remove batteries unless instructed to do by APOC and to forward notification of the recall to customers if it has been further distributed. Abbott Point of Care can be contacted at 800 366-8020, option 1, about this action. Recall extended in May 2011 to included distribution dates of 9/20/2010-6/6/2011.
Cardiac Marker Control Level 1, List Number 136601-06F12-02; Cardiac Marker Control Level 2, List number 136602/06F13-02; and Cardiac Marker Control Level 3, List number 136603/06F14-02. Used to verify the integrity of newly received i-STAT cTnI cartridges.
Presence of CO2 in the head space of the vial can result in the generation of high results in Cardiac Marker Control Level 1, 2, and 3 which is used along with the Cardiac Marker Control Calibration Verification Set.
Urgent Recall Notice letters with business reply cards were sent Fed ex on December 17, 2010 to all accounts. International notifications were sent on December 21, 2010. The letter identified the affected product and lot numbers along with a background explanation of the issue. The firm recommends that customers remove the cap from the vial; squeeze the vial 10 times, prior to thawing; replace cap on the vial; and then follow the remaining steps for use as outlines in section 14-12 of the i-STAT 1 System Manual. Customers are to complete and return the Business Reply card to acknowledge receipt of the letter. If the affected product had been further distributed then a copy of the letter should be provided to those customers as well. If additional information is needed, customers should contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1 or their Abbott Point of Care representative.
i-STAT ACT Celite Cartridges in vitro diagnostic test used to monitor moderate and high-level heparin therapy through analysis of arterial and venous whole blood samples.
Certain lots of i-STAT Celite ACT and Kaolin ACT cartridges may be difficult to fill or will not fill when attempting to transfer blood to the sample entry port of the cartridge.
Abbott Point of Care, Inc. sent an URGENT RECALL NOTICE dated September 2010 on October 6, 2010 by Federal Express to all US customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of cartridges from the identified lots. If customers did not currently have replacement cartridges then they should continue to use the cartridge lot until their facility receives replacement material. Upon receipt of replacement material, customers were to discontinue use of and return the affected cartridges and switch to the replacement material. All unused cartridges will be credited and will be returned. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.