Beckman Coulter recalls iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Systems with a defect in the SATA power adapter cable that could cause charring, melting, smoke, or fire. Affected models include catalog numbers 700-7176-001 and 700-7177-001.
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.
Beckman Coulter is recalling iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Systems due to a potential electrical short in the SATA power adapter cable. This could cause charring, melting, smoke, or fire inside the device. If you own one of the affected models, stop using it immediately to avoid risk.
The SATA power adapter cable inside the device's computer has a defect that can cause an electrical short. This may lead to charring or melting of the cable, smoke, flames, or the device becoming unable to use its CD-ROM. The risk is highest when the device is in normal operation.
Users of the iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System with catalog numbers 700-7176-001 or 700-7177-001 are affected. Laboratory staff and healthcare professionals using these devices are most at risk due to the potential for fire or electrical hazards.
Check for the catalog numbers 700-7176-001 or 700-7177-001 on the device. The iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System is sold by Beckman Coulter for laboratory use.
Immediately stop using the iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System if it has the affected catalog numbers.
The affected models are catalog numbers 700-7176-001 and 700-7177-001.
The recall record does not mention a fix or remedy.
The defect could cause charring, melting, smoke, flames, or the device becoming unable to use its CD-ROM.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1944-2020 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-1944-2020 from Beckman Coulter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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