CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips, PN recalled by Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter is recalling iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips, PN 800-7005, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 8 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes510033A, expiration 2015-03 510034A, expiration 2015-04 510035A, expiration 2015-07 510035B, expiration 2015-09
Quantity recalled16,206 vials total (7,827 vials in US)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0649-2016
FDA event ID
72925
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter, Brea, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
8 Dec 2014
FDA classified
13 Jan 2016
Reported
20 Jan 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

8 Dec 2014Recall initiated by company
13 Jan 2016Classified by FDA+401 days
20 Jan 2016Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Iris International is recalling the iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strip because of false positive leukocyte result for samples that are truly negative.

Product as listed by the FDA

iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips, PN 800-7005. Intended for the in vitro measurement of glucose, protein, bilirubin, urobilinogen, pH, specific gravity, blood, ketones, nitrite, leukocyte esterase, ascorbic acid, and color.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution -- US, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Iris International is recalling the iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strip because of false positive leukocyte result for samples that are truly negative.

Which lots are affected?

510033A, expiration 2015-03 510034A, expiration 2015-04 510035A, expiration 2015-07 510035B, expiration 2015-09

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution -- US, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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