Beckman Coulter Inc.: iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System, Catalog #700-7176-001 and iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System Computerless, Catalog #700-7177-001. The iChemVELOCITY automated urine chemistry system is an in-vitro diagnostic device used to automate the urine chemistry analysis profile using iChemVELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips. The iChemVELOCITY can be used as a stand-alone system, as well as in a iQ200 Series system, a configuration given the proprietary name iRICELL as it is designed to be hardware and software compatible with iQ200 Series systems.

Recall number

Z-1894-2018

Recalling firm

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Product

iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System, Catalog #700-7176-001 and iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System Computerless, Catalog #700-7177-001. The iChemVELOCITY automated urine chemistry system is an in-vitro diagnostic device used to automate the urine chemistry analysis profile using iChemVELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips. The iChemVELOCITY can be used as a stand-alone system, as well as in a iQ200 Series system, a configuration given the proprietary name iRICELL as it is designed to be hardware and software compatible with iQ200 Series systems.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2018-03-29

Posted

2018-04-27

Terminated

2019-06-27

Reason

The Strip Provider Modules (SPM) on some of the instruments had not been inspected during manufacture for correct seal placement and integrity.

Root cause

Process control

Action

The recalling firm, Beckman Coulter/IRIS, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated dated 3/26/2018 via email on 3/29/2018 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: -Follow the on-board strip stability claims per Table 1 to determine the frequency at which the strips need to be changed. -Whenever the Strip Provider Module is accessed (i.e., opened or when loading strips), remove and discard the remaining on-board strips and desiccant before replenishing. -It is suggested that for the tests performed since the installation of the iChemVELOCITY/SPM housing assembly, consult with your Laboratory Director to determine whether a retrospective review of results is clinically warranted. -Complete and return the CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM within 10 days by email to: Regulatory.Notifications@beckman.com, Please include FA-33476 iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System in e-mail subject field or by mail to:Beckman Coulter, Inc., Attn: Regulatory Affairs Mail Code 31-B06 11800 S.W. 147th Avenue, P O BOX 169015, Miami, FL 33116-9015. -Beckman Coulter will contact you by phone to schedule a site visit for replacing the SPM on your instrument. -Beckman Coulter will be implementing process improvements to prevent this issue from recurring. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact: - From our website: http://www.beckmancoulter.com - By phone: call 800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada. -Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Beckman Coulter representative.

Quantity

6 devices

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: AL, IA, GA, and FL.

Lot, serial or model codes

Catalog 700-7176-001 - Serial numbers V04494 and CV04015;   Catalog 700-7177-001 - Serial numbers CV04012, CV04013, CV04014, and CV04017.

510(k) numbers

["K101852"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

KQO

Firm FEI

2050012

Firm city

Brea

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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