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iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System, Catalog #700-7176-001 and iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry Syst

FDA device recall Z-1894-2018 · posted 2018-04-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
The Strip Provider Modules (SPM) on some of the instruments had not been inspected during manufacture for correct seal placement and integrity.
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KQO
Quantity affected
6 devices
Distribution
US Distribution to states of: AL, IA, GA, and FL.
Date initiated
2018-03-29
Date posted
2018-04-27
Date terminated
2019-06-27
Location
Brea, CA

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