Beckman Coulter recalls iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips (Lot 7212154A) due to incorrect leukocyte pad causing false negative results. Affected users should contact for replacement.
A subset of Lot 7212154 A of the iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry strips has an incorrect pad placed in the location of the leukocytes pad. This will result in control CB failure for leukocytes and may generate false negative erroneous results for leukocytes.
Beckman Coulter is recalling a specific batch of iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips because they have an incorrect leukocyte pad, which can lead to false negative results for leukocytes. This means the test might incorrectly show no white blood cells when they are actually present, potentially affecting diagnosis of urinary tract infections.
The strips have an incorrect pad placement in the leukocytes section, which can cause the test to fail and produce false negative results for white blood cells. This means the system might not detect urinary tract infections when they are present, leading to delayed or incorrect diagnoses.
Users of the iChem VELOCITY automated urine chemistry system with Lot 7212154A strips are affected. Clinical lab personnel and healthcare providers who use these strips for urine testing are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 7212154A on the iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips packaging. The product is part of the iChem VELOCITY automated urine chemistry system used in clinical labs.
Reach out to Beckman Coulter for a replacement of the affected lot number 7212154A strips.
The iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips from Lot 7212154A have an incorrect leukocyte pad placement, which can cause false negative results for leukocytes.
No, the affected lot number 7212154A strips may produce false negative results for leukocytes, so they should not be used.
Check the lot number on the strip packaging; the affected lot is 7212154A.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1893-2018 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-1893-2018 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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