FDAClass IIDecember 11, 2013

Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care recall

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…

Why was Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care recalled?

Abbott Point of Care Inc (APOC) has determined that i-Stat PT/INR cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated INR.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

K020355 List number 04J50-01, 04J50-02; 03P89-24 Lot number R13149A; R13151; R13151A and cartridge lots from C13139 up to and including C13270A

Product
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…
Recalling firm
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Quantity
794,928 units US; 119,472 units OUS
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, south Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, and United Kingdom,
Recall date
December 11, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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