Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Abbott Point Of Care Inc. i-STAT CG8+ cartridge. List Number: 03P88-25. 510 numbers recall: Lack of a 510(k) premarket clearance for the i-STAT CG8+

Recall published 1+ years ago

Lack of a 510(k) premarket clearance for the i-STAT CG8+, EG7+ and EG6+ cartridges to reflect updated sample type for potassium and ionized calcium and measurement ranges for pH and PO2.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: Lack of a 510(k) premarket clearance for the i-STAT CG8+, EG7+ and EG6+ cartridges to reflect updated sample type for potassium and ionized calcium and measurement ranges for pH and PO2.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2583-2025
Published
September 24, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
8,962,450 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
List Number: 03P88-25. All lot numbers.

Products covered by this recall

i-STAT CG8+ cartridge. List Number: 03P88-25. 510(k) numbers: K894914, K940918, K223710, K230275, K230285, K230300

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • s. — 8
  • 962
  • 450 units

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Abbott Point Of Care Inc. — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Abbott Point Of Care Inc. — 400 College Rd E, Princeton, NJ, 08540-6607

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Abbott Point Of Care Inc. medical devices recalled?

Lack of a 510(k) premarket clearance for the i-STAT CG8+, EG7+ and EG6+ cartridges to reflect updated sample type for potassium and ionized calcium and measurement ranges for pH and PO2. Lack of a 510(k) premarket clearance for the i-STAT CG8+, EG7+ and EG6+ cartridges to reflect updated sample type for potassium and ionized calcium and measurement ranges for pH and PO2.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code s. — 8, 962, 450 units. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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