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Abbott Point Of Care Inc. recalls i-Stat PT/INR Cartridges List number 03P89-24 The cartridges are packaged in sealed pouches, one per pouch. There ar

Recalled August 19, 2015 · FDA recall Z-2361-2015 · Abbott Point Of Care

Hazard
Certain lots of PT/INR cartridges may generate a higher than typical number of PT/INR star outs potentially delaying the generation of patient results for PT/INR. · FDA Class II
Units
423,168 cartridges
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to China, Lebanon, Costa Rica, Singapore, Brazil, Jordan, Russia, Greece, Austria, India, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Slovenia, Portugal, Tunisia, Kazakhstn, Qatar, U.A.E. Israel, Taiwan, Mexico, Argentina, Poland, Italy, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Switzerland, Turkey, Ireland, Chile, Germany, and Australia.

Description

Certain lots of PT/INR cartridges may generate a higher than typical number of PT/INR star outs potentially delaying the generation of patient results for PT/INR.

Product
i-Stat PT/INR Cartridges List number 03P89-24 The cartridges are packaged in sealed pouches, one per pouch. There are 24 cartridges packed in a box. a prothrombin time test useful in monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as coumadin or warfarin.
Manufacturer(s)
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov