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Class 2 Device Recall iStat BNP cartridges

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  Class 2 Device Recall iStat BNP cartridges see related information
Date Initiated by Firm February 01, 2012
Date Posted August 09, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on February 08, 2013
Recall Number Z-2170-2012
Recall Event ID 62533
510(K)Number K053597  
Product Classification Test,natriuretic peptide - Product Code NBC
Product i-Stat BNP cartridges
Abbott Point of Care Inc.

The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.
Code Information List number 06F30-01, 06F30-02, 03P93-25, 600-9010-25  All lots
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
400 College Rd E
Princeton NJ 08540-6607
For Additional Information Contact Mr. Larry Krasley
609-454-9272
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Device Design
Action Abbott Point of Care (APOC) sent an URGENT RECALL NOTICE dated February 2012 to all affected customers via e-mail and also contacted by phone. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised that if their facility was performing testing at more than approximately 7500 feet above sea level, they should have an alternate test method available should they experience an issue. If they have forwarded any cartridges to another facility, they should provide a copy of the Urgent Recall Notice to them. For questions customers were instructed to call 800-366-8020, Option 1 or contact their Abbott Point of Care representative. For questions regarding this recall call 609-454-9000.
Quantity in Commerce 1,004,200 cartridges US; 54,200 cartridges OUS
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ and CO and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherland (Antilles), Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, R.O.C., Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, and Yemen.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = NBC and Original Applicant = I-STAT CORPORATION
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