Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

i-Stat BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat Recalled by Abbott Point Of Care Inc. Due to The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl,...

Date: February 1, 2012
Company: Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abbott Point Of Care Inc. directly.

Affected Products

i-Stat BNP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.

Quantity: 1,004,200 cartridges US; 54,200 cartridges OUS

Why Was This Recalled?

The frequency of suppressed results for i-Stat cTnl, BNP and CK-MP cartridges is affected by atmospheric pressure.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: AZ, CO

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

Abbott Point Of Care Inc. has 28 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report