Abbott recalls i-STAT EG6+ cartridges with specific list numbers that may show falsely high CO2 and low pH, risking unnecessary medical interventions. Affected units may need replacement to avoid potential harm.
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 EG6+ blood gas cartridges that could show inaccurate blood gas results. This might lead to unnecessary or harmful medical actions like ventilator changes or medications if clinicians act on the false readings.
The cartridges may report higher than expected CO2 and lower than expected pH levels due to a manufacturing issue. This false reading can make blood gas appear as severe respiratory acidosis, potentially causing harmful medical actions like unnecessary ventilator changes or medications.
Healthcare providers using i-STAT EG6+ cartridges with list number 03P77-25 are most at risk. Patients whose blood gas results are misread could face unnecessary medical interventions.
Check for list number 03P77-25 on the cartridge. The product was sold in the U.S. with specific lot numbers and UDI-DI codes.
Look for list number 03P77-25 on the cartridge label to confirm if it's affected.
Approximately 7.6% of cartridges with list number 03P77-25 may show inaccurate blood gas results due to a manufacturing issue.
The false readings might lead to unnecessary or harmful medical actions like ventilator changes or medications.
Check for list number 03P77-25 on the cartridge label.
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Subject: Recall Z-2000-2026 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-2000-2026 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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