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On 05-feb-2024, abbott point of care was contacted by a customer regarding i-stat act kaolin cartridges that yielded a discrepant results on a 52 year old male with atheroscoerosis of native artery of extremity with intermittent claudication.There was no additional patient information available.Return product is available for investigation.Method; date; tested; result; heparin & times.I-stat, (b)(6) 2024, 10:46, 190 secs, 10,000 u ml & ni.I-stat, (b)(6) 2024, 10:58, 201 secs, 3000 u ml & 10:45-11am.I-stat, (b)(6) 2024, 11:18, 206 secs, 3000 u ml & 11:00-11:15.Per i-stat system manual (art: 714185-00q), the i-stat kaolin activated clotting time (kaolinact) test is an in vitro diagnostic test that uses fresh, whole blood.And is used to monitor high-dose heparin anticoagulation frequently associated with cardiovascular surgery.At this time there is no reason to suspect a malfunction exists.The reporting decision was based on the limited information available that suggests the product was not performing within the variability of the assay.An investigation is underway.
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