Martel Printer Accessory to i-STAT Portable Clinical Analyzer, rechargeable battery pack. Printing results of clinical chemistry tests and test panels contained in the i-STAT test cartridges.
Hazard
It appears that the rechargeable battery pack is overheating with or without the presence of smoke.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Urgent Recall Notice letters dated April 2009 were sent out the third week of April by Federal Express. The letter discussed the background, required actions, and additional information. Customers are to identify all affected Martel printer rechargeable battery packs, record the number of affected packs on the attached business reply cards, and return the card along with the affected batteries as instructed. Questions should be directed to Abbott Technical Support at 800-366-8020.
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Products
Martel Printer Accessory to i-STAT Portable Clinical Analyzer, rechargeable battery pack.
Printing results of clinical chemistry tests and test panels contained in the i-STAT test cartridges.
- Brand
- Abbott Point of Care Inc.
- UPC
- Printer i-STAT Catalog number 06723-91; battery pack catalog number 06F21-35. Martel Printers with serial numbers 281071578 to 281071977; 281174571 to 281174970; 281276302 to 281276701 and 290178290 to 290178689. Repaired printers received since November 4, 2008; Replacement chargeable battery packs received since October 30, 2008.
Units Affected
2552