Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18758 |
| Brand Name: | Abbott i-STAT PT/INR Cartridge |
| Model: | 03P89-24 |
| Affected: | S15015, T15039, T15055, T15071 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Abbott Diagnostics Division Ground Floor, Building D 4 Pacific Rise Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1640 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 233 |
| Manufacturer: | Abbott Point of Care Canada Ltd |
| Issue: | Abbot has determined that certain lots of i-STAT PT/INR cartridges may generate a higher than typical number of PT/INR star outs. There is a potential to delay the generation of patient reaults for PT/INR due to the star outs. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/6/2015 |
