CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 May 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

iChem¿Velocity Urine Chemistry System recalled by Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter is recalling iChem¿Velocity Urine Chemistry System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Mar 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCatalog #700-7176-001 and #700-7177-001, All part numbers
Quantity recalled1557 units

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-1944-2020
FDA event ID
85423
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter, Brea, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 Mar 2020
FDA classified
8 May 2020
Reported
20 May 2020
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material

Timeline

30 Mar 2020Recall initiated by company
8 May 2020Classified by FDA+39 days
20 May 2020Published 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

A defect in the SATA power adapter cable within the instruments computer has the potential risk for an electrical short that may lead to the following outcomes: charring and/or melting of the SATA adapter cable within the computers metal enclosure, smoke emanating from PC6, flames contained within PC6, or an inability to use the devices CD-ROM.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System-

Where it was distributed

US Distribution: Nationwide Foreign Distribution: Worldwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

A defect in the SATA power adapter cable within the instruments computer has the potential risk for an electrical short that may lead to the following outcomes: charring and/or melting of the SATA adapter cable within the computers metal enclosure, smoke emanating from PC6, flames contained within PC6, or an inability to use the devices CD-ROM.

Which lots are affected?

Catalog #700-7176-001 and #700-7177-001, All part numbers

Where was it sold?

US Distribution: Nationwide Foreign Distribution: Worldwide

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 85423
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIiQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer- All part numbers recalledBeckman CoulterForeign MaterialNationwide

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