Abbott recalls i-STAT EG7+ and EG6+ cartridges with specific lot numbers that may show falsely high CO2 and low pH, risking unnecessary medical interventions. Affected users should check their cartridge lot numbers.
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 certain i-STAT blood gas cartridges that may show incorrect blood gas results, potentially leading to harmful medical decisions. This could cause unnecessary ventilator changes, medications, or delays in treating real health issues.
The cartridges may report higher than expected CO2 and lower than expected pH levels, making blood gas results appear as severe respiratory acidosis. If clinicians act on these false results, it could lead to unnecessary ventilator adjustments, medications, or delays in identifying actual health problems.
Healthcare professionals using Abbott i-STAT blood gas cartridges with specific lot numbers are most at risk. Patients relying on these cartridges for accurate blood gas testing could be affected if results are misinterpreted.
Check the cartridge lot numbers: N25206, N25207, N25209, N25213, N25218, N25219, N25233. The list number for these cartridges is 03P76-25 for EG7+, 03P77-25 for EG6+, and 03P78-26 for G3+.
Look for lot numbers N25206, N25207, N25209, N25213, N25218, N25219, or N25233 on the cartridge.
Approximately 7.6% of cartridges from specific lots may report higher than expected CO2 and lower than expected pH, which could lead to harmful medical decisions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the lot numbers and contact Abbott if you have the affected cartridges.
The recall states that false results could trigger unnecessary ventilator changes, medications, or delays in identifying true health problems, but the remedy is not specified.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1999-2026 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-1999-2026 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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