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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Abbott i-STAT CG8+ cartridges - IVD Intended for quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, glucose, pH, pCO2, pO2 and hematocrit in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood List Number: 03P88-25

Reported: January 27, 2021 Initiated: December 22, 2020 #Z-0880-2021

Product Description

Abbott i-STAT CG8+ cartridges - IVD Intended for quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, glucose, pH, pCO2, pO2 and hematocrit in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood List Number: 03P88-25

Reason for Recall

Ionized calcium test on some i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges may exhibit higher than expected reported results when stored at room temperature (18 to 30C) for periods of time in excess of 3 days for lot numbers *20100 to *20339 and 7 days for lot numbers *20340 and above Where * = lot letter A, K, L, M, N, W or Y.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Units Affected
2,820,000 cartridges US and 2,273,453 catridges OUS
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Abbott i-STAT CG8+ cartridges - IVD Intended for quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, glucose, pH, pCO2, pO2 and hematocrit in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood List Number: 03P88-25. Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc.. Units affected: 2,820,000 cartridges US and 2,273,453 catridges OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Ionized calcium test on some i-STAT CG8+ and EG7+ cartridges may exhibit higher than expected reported results when stored at room temperature (18 to 30C) for periods of time in excess of 3 days for lot numbers *20100 to *20339 and 7 days for lot numbers *20340 and above Where * = lot letter A, K, L, M, N, W or Y.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 27, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0880-2021.