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Abbott Point of Care Inc.: 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 number
Z-0813-2010
Recalling firm
Abbott Point of Care Inc.
Product
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.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-08-18
Posted
2010-02-23
Terminated
2010-05-18
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.
Root cause
Labeling False and Misleading
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.
Quantity
696,675 Cartridges
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog number: 07G01-1
510(k) numbers
["K992571"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JBP
Firm FEI
2245578
Firm city
Princeton
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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