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Class 2 Device Recall ISTAT CHEM8 CARTRIDGE

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 Class 2 Device Recall ISTAT CHEM8 CARTRIDGEsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmFebruary 05, 2010
Date PostedJune 11, 2010
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on July 25, 2012
Recall NumberZ-1791-2010
Recall Event ID 54652
510(K)NumberK053110 
Product Classification electrode, ion specific, sodium - Product Code JPI
Producti-STAT CHEM8+ cartridges The i-stat Hematocrit (Hct) is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of packed red blood cell volume in arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood. Hematocrit is a key indicator of the body's state of hydration, anemia, or severe blood loss, as well as the blood's ability to transport oxygen.
Code Information List # 03M88-01, 02
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Abbott Point of Care Inc.
400 College Rd E
Princeton NJ 08540-6607
For Additional Information ContactPeter J. Scott
609-454-9270
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Abbott has determined that there is a dependence of the i-STAT Hct assay on the vertical pitch angle of the i-STAT Analyzer during the blood analysis cycle.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Other
ActionThe firm, Abbott Point of Care, sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice Product Recall" letter dated January 2010 to the customers. Safety Alert /Product Recall letters were also sent by Federal Express commencing on February 5, 2010. The letter describes the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to replace the i-STAT Hematocrit/HCT and Calculated Hemoglobin/HB /Cartridge and Test Information (CT) Sheet found in their i-STAT System manual with those included in the mailing , and to provide a copy of the letter another facility, if they have forwarded any cartridges. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.
Quantity in Commerce40,446 catridges total, all varieties
DistributionWorldwide distribution: USA and Argentina; Austria; Bahamas; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Hong Kong; China; China; Columbia; Costa Rica; Denmark; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; El Salvador; Finland; Georgia; Greece; Honduras; India; India; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Kuwait; Mauritius; Mexico; Norway; Oman; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; South Korea; Spain; Switzerland; Taiwan; Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago; Turkey; United Arab Emirates; Uruguay; Yemen; Netherlands Antilles; Venezuela; Australia; Belgium; France; Germany; Italy; New Zealand; Spain; Sweden; and The Netherlands.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC 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) Database510(K)s with Product Code = JPI
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