Abbott Point Of Care Inc. i-STAT G3+ Cartridge: PCO2 Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 The test for PCO2, as part of the i-STAT System, is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of carbon dioxide partial pressure in arterial, venous or capillary whole blood. PCO2 along with pH is used to assess acid-base balance. Recall
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Product
i-STAT G3+ Cartridge: PCO2 Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 The test for PCO2, as part of the i-STAT System, is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of carbon dioxide partial pressure in arterial, venous or capillary whole blood. PCO2 along with pH is used to assess acid-base balance.
Brand
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number: 06F03-1, 06F03-02, Lot numbers: J06072, Exp 10/28/2006, J06076, Exp 11/14/2006, J06081, Exp 11/14/2006, J06083, Exp 11/14/2006, J06085, Exp 11/14/2006.
Products Sold
Catalog number: 06F03-1, 06F03-02; Lot numbers: J06072, Exp 10/28/2006; J06076, Exp 11/14/2006; J06081, Exp 11/14/2006; J06083, Exp 11/14/2006; J06085, Exp 11/14/2006.
Abbott Point Of Care Inc. is recalling i-STAT G3+ Cartridge: PCO2 Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 The test for PCO2, as part of due to Certain lots of G3+ cartridges may be difficult to fill.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Certain lots of G3+ cartridges may be difficult to fill.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm, Abbott Point of Care, sent a "Important notice" letter dated September 25, 2006 to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were to destroy and discard the i-STAT G3+ Cartridges and complete and return the customer reply form. Abbott sent replacements cartridges to their customers. If you or any of the healthcare providers you serve have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1.
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