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Abbott Point Of Care Inc. recalls Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 The i-Stat PT a prothrombin time test
Recalled December 11, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0451-2014 · Abbott Point Of Care
Hazard
Abbott Point of Care Inc (APOC) has determined that i-Stat PT/INR cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated INR. · FDA Class II
Units
794,928 units US; 119,472 units OUS
Sold at
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Description
Abbott Point of Care Inc (APOC) has determined that i-Stat PT/INR cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated INR.
Product
Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 The i-Stat PT a prothrombin time test is useful for monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as Coumadin or Warfarin. The cartridge is to be used with the i-Stat 1 Analyzer and as part of the i-Stat System, the PT/INR test is to be used by trained health care professionals in accordance with a facility's policies and procedures.
Manufacturer(s)
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →