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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

i-Stat BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.

Reported: August 15, 2012 Initiated: February 1, 2012 #Z-2170-2012

Product Description

i-Stat BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.

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
1,004,200 cartridges US; 54,200 cartridges 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 BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.. Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc.. Units affected: 1,004,200 cartridges US; 54,200 cartridges 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-2170-2012.