FDA Recall Terminated

Abbott i-STAT ACT Celite Cartridges. In vitro diagnostic test used to monitor moderate and high-level heparin therapy through analysis of arterial and venous whole blood samples.

Recall: Z-0813-2010 · Initiated August 18, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0813-2010
Event Number
52754
Firm
Abbott Point of Care Inc.
FEI Number
2245578
Product Code
JBP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
August 18, 2009
Posted
February 23, 2010
Terminated
May 18, 2010
Address
400 College Rd E, Princeton, NJ, 08540-6607

Description

Abbott i-STAT ACT Celite Cartridges. In vitro diagnostic test used to monitor moderate and high-level heparin therapy through analysis of arterial and venous whole blood samples.

Reason

Labeling discrepancy: The manual instruction state that the line should be flushed with 5 mL of saline and the first 5 mL of blood or six dead space volumes should be discarded. The Cartridge Test Information sheets that it should be 2 mL of blood - which is incorrect.

Action

Abbott Point of Care issued an "Important Product Information" letter beginning August 18, 2009. Consignees were instructed on how to reconcile all affected product. For further information, contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 1-800-366-8020, Option 1.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

696,675 Cartridges