Recall Z-1894-2018 ยท KQO Automated Urinalysis System
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, a
| Date | Apr 27, 2018 (initiated Mar 29, 2018) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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 p |
| Quantity | 6 devices |
| Distribution | US Distribution to states of: AL, IA, GA, and FL. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K101852 | CHEM VELOCITY AUTOMATED URINE CHEMISTRY SYSTEM, STRIPS AND CALCHEK KIT Iris International Inc., A Division of Iris Iris I, Mar 23, 2011 |