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Abbott recalls specific i-STAT cardiac troponin test cartridges over accuracy concerns

Abbott has issued a recall for specific lots of i-STAT hs-TnI cartridges due to manufacturing variability. These cartridges may produce falsely elevated cardiac troponin I results because of reduced interference mitigation. There is no evidence of falsely low test results.

Check your i-STAT hs-TnI cartridge lots against the recall list and stop using any affected units immediately.

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Abbott issues security update for FreeStyle Libre 3 mobile app

Abbott has released a mandatory security update for the FreeStyle Libre 3 app on Android and iOS. A previous patch to address a vulnerability caused a defect that may lead to prolonged communication loss between the app and the sensor. Users must update to version 3.6.10 immediately to resolve this issue.

If you assist patients using this system, ensure they update their app to version 3.6.10 to prevent sensor connection failures.

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Medtronic updates instructions for Abre venous stent system deployment

Medtronic has issued a recall to update the instructions for use for the Abre venous self-expanding stent system. The update provides a validated manual deployment method to address rare instances of partial stent deployment. No product returns or disposals are required.

If you use this device, review the new manual deployment instructions provided by the manufacturer to manage potential partial stent deployment.

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Beckman Coulter clinical analyzers may reset calculated test rules after software updates

Beckman Coulter reports that DxC 500i and DxC 500 AU clinical chemistry analyzers may revert custom calculated rules to default settings following software or parameter package upgrades. Operators who have modified these 25 predefined rules must verify settings after any system updates.

If you use these analyzers, check your calculated test rules after any software or parameter package updates to ensure they remain correctly configured.

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