MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE I-STAT EG7+ CARTRIDGE

Catalog Number 03P76-25

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Newborns (2046)

Event Date 10/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On 27-oct-2021, abbott point of care was contacted by a customer regarding i-stat eg7+ cartridges that yielded a suspected descrepant potassium result of 6.1 mmol/l on an (b)(6) male with respiratory distress.There was no additional patient information available at the time of this report.Return product is not available for investigation.Method result (k): i- stat 6.1 mmol/l.Lab 3.9 mmol/l.At this time there is no reason to suspect a malfunction exists.The reporting decision was based on information available that suggests the product was not performing within the variability of the assay.The investigation is underway.

Manufacturer Narrative

Apoc incident # (b)(4).Apoc labeling was evaluated during the investigation as pertaining to the event.The investigation was completed on 15-nov-2021.A review of the device history record confirmed that cartridge lot n21173 passed finished goods release criteria.Retained cartridge test results met the acceptance criteria found in q04.01.003 rev.Ag, appendix 1- product complaint level 2 and level 3 investigation procedure.A previously identified deficiency was identified for eg7+ lot n21173 with respect to an elevated rate of suppressed results; punctures in the cartridge pouches were observed and are under investigation according to quality record (b)(4).

• Brand Name: I-STAT EG7+ CARTRIDGE
• Type of Device: EG7+ CARTRIDGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT POINT OF CARE; 400 college road; princeton NJ 08540 6607
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT POINT OF CARE CANADA LTD.; 185 corkstown road; ottawa, ontario K2H 8 V4; CA K2H 8V4
• Manufacturer Contact: linda maczuszenko ; 400 college road; princeton, NJ 08540 ; 6136885949
• MDR Report Key: 12819902
• MDR Text Key: 280941028
• Report Number: 2245578-2021-00094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CHL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10054749000040
• UDI-Public: 10054749000040
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RP
• PMA/PMN Number: K940918
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/19/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 03P76-25
• Device Lot Number: N21173
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 8 DA
• Patient Sex: Male