CLASS II Device recall · Reported 2 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry recalled by Iris Diagnostics
Iris Diagnostics is recalling iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2441-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71780
- Recalling firm
- Iris Diagnostics, Chatsworth, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Jul 2015
- FDA classified
- 21 Aug 2015
- Reported
- 2 Sep 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 15 Jul 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 2 Sep 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 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 iChemVELOCITY systems because they do not maintain the on-board strip stability claim of 5 days at 18-28 degrees celsius at 20-80% relative humidity (RH) as stated in the iChemVELOCITY product labeling.
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry Catalog No. 800-3049, 800-3050, 800-3079, 800-3080, 800-3530, 800-7167, 800-7190, 800-7713,800-7714, 800-7719, 800-7720. An in vitro diagnostic device used to automate the urine chemistry analysis profile using iChemVELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Iris International is recalling the iChemVELOCITY systems because they do not maintain the on-board strip stability claim of 5 days at 18-28 degrees celsius at 20-80% relative humidity (RH) as stated in the iChemVELOCITY product labeling.
Which lots are affected?
All Serial Numbers
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
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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