PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

i-Stat CK-MP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat CKMB test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatinine kinase MB mass in whole blood or plasma samples. CK-MB measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction (MI).

Reported: August 15, 2012 Initiated: February 1, 2012 #Z-2171-2012

Product Description

i-Stat CK-MP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat CKMB test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatinine kinase MB mass in whole blood or plasma samples. CK-MB measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction (MI).

Reason for Recall

The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Units Affected
368,149 cartridges US; 32,725 OUS
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ and CO and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherland (Antilles), Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, R.O.C., Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, and Yemen.
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
i-Stat CK-MP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat CKMB test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatinine kinase MB mass in whole blood or plasma samples. CK-MB measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction (MI).. Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc.. Units affected: 368,149 cartridges US; 32,725 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 15, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2171-2012.