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John Bowers posted a reply on Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard he...
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Said: Yes...I received a report of unexpected low ACT values after 7000 units dosing. I have also reported this to Abbott.LOT R25322
Deirdre Fitzsimons posted a reply on Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard he...
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Said: Delia, do you plan on opening a case with Abbott? We have reports of post-procedural bleeding complications now. I am hoping Abbott will expedite their investigation.
Delia Henderson posted a reply on Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard he...
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Said: We have had several complaints from our cath lab and surgery departments about this. A much higher dose of heparin is having to be used to achieve desired Act level. Pharmacy sent the initial lot of Heparin to be tested; how...
Sonya Evans posted a reply on Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard he...
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Said: I am very happy to see this post, as my plan was to post today for the exact same issue. We have multiple reports now of excessive doses of heparin where the i-STAT ACTk values are not changing. I also have opened a case wit...
Deirdre Fitzsimons posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard heparin dosing
Anyone else seeing subtherapeutic ACT values after standard heparin dosing? We are using Abbott ACT cartridges, multiple lot numbers in use with different shipping and receiving dates. Pharmacy replaced the Heparin in use. A case is open with Abbott, but that could take weeks to investigate. Thank you.
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