iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips, REF 800-7212, 100 test strips/vial. The firm name on the label is Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc., Co. Clare, Ireland, Made in Germany.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot numbers beginning with lot 7212143 except for: 7212146, 7212148, 7212160, 7212162, 7212163 and 7212164.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Beckman Coulter Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Falsely elevated (false positive) urobilinogen patient results due to an increase in the sensitivity of the urobilinogen reaction.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips, REF 800-7212, 100 test strips/vial. The firm name on the label is Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc., Co. Clare, Ireland, Made in Germany.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot numbers beginning with lot 7212143 except for: 7212146, 7212148, 7212160, 7212162, 7212163 and 7212164.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1937-2019
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