Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19663 |
| Brand Name: | Beckman Coulter iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System using iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips |
| Model: | 800-7204, 800-7204FJR |
| Affected: | all lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Beckman Coulter NZ Ltd Suite 2, Level 4 30 St Benedicts Street Newton AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 446 109 |
| Manufacturer: | |
| Issue: | Customer complaints have been received indicatiing loose or missing analyte pads for the iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry strips. This may result in false negative results for any analyte(s) or false low or false high pH, but does not apply to the color, clarity and specific gravity which is analyzed through a different mechanism and module. Hazardous situation is a potential erroneous result received by a physician. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/1/2016 |
