Abbott Point of Care Inc. 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. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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.
Products Sold
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.
Abbott Point of Care Inc. is recalling Martel Printer Accessory to i-STAT Portable Clinical Analyzer, rechargeable battery pack. Printing due to It appears that the rechargeable battery pack is overheating with or without the presence of smoke.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
It appears that the rechargeable battery pack is overheating with or without the presence of smoke.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026