Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23729 |
| Brand Name: | iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | 800-7212 Lot numbers beginning with lot 7212143: 800-7204 Lot numbers beginning lot 7204166 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Beckman Coulter NZ Ltd Suite 2, Level 4 30 St Benedicts Street Newton AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 446 109 |
| Manufacturer: | Beckman Coulter Inc |
| Issue: | There is a potential for erroneous falsely elevated/false positive urobilinogen results, where the patient results at the high end of the normal range for urobilinogen may be reported as abnormal. As a worst case scenario, erroneous results released out of the lab may lead to additional minimally invasive work up, including venipuncture resulting in temporary injury to the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/10/2018 |
