Beckman Coulter recalls iChemVELOCITY urine chemistry systems with catalog numbers 700-7176-001, 700-7177-001, and B75502 due to reported duplicate specimen identifiers causing inconsistent results. Affected users should contact for remedy.
Customers have reported incidents where two sets of results report the same Specimen Identifier (Specimen ID) with different results, different Medical Record Number (MRN) and different patient identification (demographics).
Beckman Coulter is recalling certain iChemVELOCITY urine chemistry systems because they may report the same specimen identifier with different results, medical record numbers, and patient details. This could lead to incorrect medical information being used for patient care.
The system may report the same specimen identifier with different results, medical record numbers, and patient details. This inconsistency could lead to incorrect medical information being used for patient care, but it does not cause immediate harm.
Healthcare providers using the iChemVELOCITY urine chemistry system for lab testing are most at risk. Patients receiving urine tests with these systems may see inconsistent results.
Check for catalog numbers 700-7176-001, 700-7177-001, or B75502 on the product label. The iChemVELOCITY system is used for urine chemistry analysis in labs.
Beckman Coulter will provide instructions for remedy if you have the recalled product.
Customers have reported incidents where two sets of results report the same specimen identifier with different results, medical record numbers, and patient details.
Check for catalog numbers 700-7176-001, 700-7177-001, or B75502 on the product label.
Contact Beckman Coulter for instructions on remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0913-2020 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-0913-2020 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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