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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

i-STAT G3+ Cartridge pH, pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of respiratory disturbances and metabolic and respiratory based acid-based disturbances.

Reported: April 2, 2014 Initiated: January 1, 2014 #Z-1306-2014

Product Description

i-STAT G3+ Cartridge pH, pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of respiratory disturbances and metabolic and respiratory based acid-based disturbances.

Reason for Recall

Abbott Point of Care has determined that some individual patient results generated with the i-STAT G3+ cartridge lot N13183 have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated PCO2 and depressed pH results.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Units Affected
48, 450 US, 1400 OUS (49,850 catridges)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada.
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
i-STAT G3+ Cartridge pH, pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of respiratory disturbances and metabolic and respiratory based acid-based disturbances.. Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc.. Units affected: 48, 450 US, 1400 OUS (49,850 catridges).
Why was this product recalled?
Abbott Point of Care has determined that some individual patient results generated with the i-STAT G3+ cartridge lot N13183 have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated PCO2 and depressed pH results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 2, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1306-2014.