PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

i-STAT G3+ cartridge (blue), List No. 03P78-50, UDI (01) 00054749002283 - Product Usage: The i-STAT G3+ cartridge may be used for the quantitative measurement of pH, pCO2, and pO2 in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood.

Reported: February 26, 2020 Initiated: January 14, 2020 #Z-1265-2020

Product Description

i-STAT G3+ cartridge (blue), List No. 03P78-50, UDI (01) 00054749002283 - Product Usage: The i-STAT G3+ cartridge may be used for the quantitative measurement of pH, pCO2, and pO2 in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood.

Reason for Recall

Marketed without a 510(k). Abbott Point of Care has determined that it does not have sufficient clinical evidence to fully characterize the performance of the blue i-STAT G3+ cartridges and therefore will no longer distribute the i-STAT G3+ (blue) cartridge in the United States as of May 1, 2020.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Units Affected
4,448,525
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
i-STAT G3+ cartridge (blue), List No. 03P78-50, UDI (01) 00054749002283 - Product Usage: The i-STAT G3+ cartridge may be used for the quantitative measurement of pH, pCO2, and pO2 in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood.. Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc.. Units affected: 4,448,525.
Why was this product recalled?
Marketed without a 510(k). Abbott Point of Care has determined that it does not have sufficient clinical evidence to fully characterize the performance of the blue i-STAT G3+ cartridges and therefore will no longer distribute the i-STAT G3+ (blue) cartridge in the United States as of May 1, 2020.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 26, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1265-2020.