Abbott recalls i-STAT G3+ cartridges with list number 03P78-26 that may show falsely high CO2 and low pH, risking unnecessary medical interventions. Affected units may need replacement.
Approximately 7.6% of cartridges from specific i-STAT EG7+ (list number 03P76-25), i-STAT EG6+ (list number 03P77-25) and i-STAT G3+ (list number 03P78-26) cartridge lots in the U.S. marketplace may report higher than expected PCO2 and lower than expected pH results due to a manufacturing issue. A falsely high pCO2 together with a falsely low pH makes the blood gas appear as if the patient is in severe respiratory acidosis. If the clinician believes the values are real, it may trigger unnecessary or even harmful interventions such as unnecessary ventilator changes, unnecessary medications, potential harm from overcorrection, or delays in identifying true problems.
Abbott is recalling i-STAT G3+ blood gas cartridges that could show incorrect blood gas results, potentially leading to harmful medical decisions. This affects specific lots sold in the U.S. and requires replacement to avoid risks like unnecessary ventilator changes or medication.
The cartridges may produce falsely high CO2 and low pH readings, making blood appear as if the patient has severe respiratory acidosis. If clinicians act on these false results, they might cause unnecessary ventilator changes, medications, or delays in treating real issues.
Healthcare providers using i-STAT G3+ cartridges with list number 03P78-26 in the U.S. are most at risk, as incorrect blood gas readings could lead to harmful medical actions.
Check for list number 03P78-26 on the cartridge packaging. The affected units were sold in the U.S. with UDI-DI 00054749005673 and lot number N25221.
Look for list number 03P78-26 on the cartridge packaging to confirm if it's affected.
Approximately 7.6% of i-STAT G3+ cartridges with list number 03P78-26 may show incorrect blood gas results due to a manufacturing issue.
Check the list number on the cartridge packaging. If it's 03P78-26, replace it with a new one to avoid incorrect blood gas readings.
Yes, if clinicians act on false results, it could lead to unnecessary ventilator changes, medications, or delays in treating real health issues.
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Subject: Recall Z-2001-2026 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-2001-2026 from Abbott. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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