FDA recall record

Abbott Point Of Care i-STAT cTnI cartridges Product Usage: The i-STAT cTnl test is an in recall — FDA Z-2237-2012

Abbott Point of Care has determined that i-Stat CTNL cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated cardiac troponin I results. This recall…

Class IIclassification
Z-2237-2012official record ID
Aug 29, 2012report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2237-2012
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAbbott Point Of Care Inc.
Report dateAug 29, 2012
Recall initiation dateMar 7, 2012
Quantity7,057675 cartridges US; 772,400 cartridges OUS
LocationPrinceton, NJ, United States

Official product description

i-STAT cTnI cartridges Product Usage: The i-STAT cTnl test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized whole blood or plasma samples. Cardiac I troponin measurement cane be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and in the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes with respect to their relative risk of mortality.

Why the product was recalled

Abbott Point of Care has determined that i-Stat CTNL cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated cardiac troponin I results. This recall was expanded on July 19 2012 to include additional information regarding user documentation.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, International

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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