Martel Printer recallZ-1133-2010 · Abbott Point of Care Inc. · initiated Nov 6, 2009
Terminated All recalls posted in March 2010
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Abbott Point of Care Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Why it was recalled
Some Martel Printers used with the i-STAT 1 system have the potential of being damaged due to the use or rechargeable battery packs that do not contain a fuse.
FDA root cause category: Component design/selection
What the company is doing
An "Urgent Recall Notice" dated October 2009 was sent to customers. The notice described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers are requested to remove the printers from use, if they have a Martel printer with the specified serial numbers, that do not have a battery door for access to the rechargeable battery pack. The customers are ask to turn in to Abbott Point of Care or a designated repair facility, all affected Martel printers for battery pack replacement. Abbott will return the Martel printers to your facility at no charge. The customers are ask to please follow the instructions on the enclosed customer reply cared. If in doubt regarding identification of the affected Martel printers, contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support. If you have any questions regarding this information or if removing the affected Martel printers from use will negatively impact patient care, please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1133-2010
- Recall class
- Not yet classified by the FDA
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Nov 6, 2009
- Posted by the FDA
- Mar 15, 2010
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Point of Care Inc.
- Quantity
- 6432 printers (1208 have already been returned and repaired or scrapped)
- Product code
- CGA
- FDA submissions
- K001387
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution
Product description
Martel Printer The Martel Printer is an accessory to the i-STAT Portable clinical Analyzer (model 300). The i-STAT Analyzer is used by trained medical professionals for running a variety of clinical chemistry tests and test panels contained in i-STAT test cartridges. These tests include Hematocrit, glucose, blood urea nitrogen, sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium, blood gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH), Creatinine, lactate and activated clotting time.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
List number 06F23-91/111300; Abbott list number: 06F23-91 Serial numbers between 20091081 and 241248976.
Other devices under the same FDA submission
7 devices cleared under K001387 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- i-STAT 04P75-31Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE5 reports
- i-STAT 04P75-32Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE4 reports
- i-STAT 04P75-30Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE3 reports
- i-STAT 04P75-35Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE1 report
- i-STAT 04P75-36Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE1 report
- i-STAT 04P75-38Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE1 report
- i-STAT 04P75-44Abbott Point Of Care Inc. · GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE1 report
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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