FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2170-2012
i-Stat BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.
Published August 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 1, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Lot
- List number 06F30-01, 06F30-02, 03P93-25, 600-9010-25 All lots
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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