Abbott recalls specific I-STAT Crea test cartridges that may cause incorrect or delayed test results if stored outside recommended conditions due to transit delays from severe thunderstorms.
transit delays of certain cold chain products due to severe thunderstorms which may caused the products to be stored outside the recommended labeled storage conditions. This failure could increase the probability of an incorrect test result or a delayed test result.
Abbott is recalling certain I-STAT Crea test cartridges because they may give incorrect or delayed test results if stored outside the recommended temperature conditions. This issue is caused by transit delays during severe thunderstorms that led to improper storage.
The cartridges may become stored outside the recommended temperature conditions during transit due to severe thunderstorms. This can cause the test results to be incorrect or delayed, potentially affecting medical decisions.
Healthcare providers who use Abbott I-STAT Crea test cartridges are likely affected. Those who have the specific cartridge model with the catalog number 03P8425 are at risk.
Check for the catalog number 03P8425 on the cartridge packaging. The product was sold with the GTIN 10054749000125 and order number 46085650.
Ensure cartridges are stored within the recommended temperature range if you have them.
The recall is due to transit delays from severe thunderstorms that may have caused the cartridges to be stored outside recommended temperature conditions, increasing the risk of incorrect or delayed test results.
Look for the catalog number 03P8425 on the cartridge packaging. The product was sold with the GTIN 10054749000125 and order number 46085650.
Ensure the cartridges are stored within the recommended temperature range if you have them. There is no specific action required beyond checking storage conditions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1846-2025 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-1846-2025 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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