Z-2171-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc. — Princeton, NJ

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
August 15, 2012
Initiation Date
February 1, 2012
Termination Date
February 8, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
368,149 cartridges US; 32,725 OUS

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.

Distribution Pattern

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.

Code Information

List number 06F25-01, 06F25-02, 03P92-25, All lots