Class 2 Device Recall Abbott Point of Care Inc

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 15, 2015
• Date Posted: August 10, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on February 19, 2016
• Recall Number: Z-2361-2015
• Recall Event ID: 71665
• 510(K)Number: K020355
• Product Classification: Test, time, prothrombin - Product Code GJS
• Product: i-Stat PT/INR Cartridges List number 03P89-24 The cartridges are packaged in sealed pouches, one per pouch. There are 24 cartridges packed in a box. a prothrombin time test useful in monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as coumadin or warfarin.
• Code Information: All lots from S15007 to S15026 inclusive and All lots from T15037A to T15076A inclusive.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Abbott Point Of Care Inc.; 400 College Rd E; Princeton NJ 08540-6607
• For Additional Information Contact: 800-366-8020
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Certain lots of PT/INR cartridges may generate a higher than typical number of PT/INR star outs potentially delaying the generation of patient results for PT/INR.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: Abbott Point of Care sent a recall letter dated June 15, 2015 via Fed Ex to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the enclosed Business Reply Card (BRC). A Proof of Destruction From (FG-4533 in included with letter and is required to be returned to APOC as part of the credit process. Customers with questions were instructed to contact APOC Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1 or their APOC representative.
• Quantity in Commerce: 423,168 cartridges
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to China, Lebanon, Costa Rica, Singapore, Brazil, Jordan, Russia, Greece, Austria, India, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Slovenia, Portugal, Tunisia, Kazakhstn, Qatar, U.A.E. Israel, Taiwan, Mexico, Argentina, Poland, Italy, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Switzerland, Turkey, Ireland, Chile, Germany, and Australia.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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 = GJS