The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0914-2020·Announced 2020-02-05

Beckman Coulter iQ200 Urine Analyzer Recalled for Duplicate Specimen ID Errors

Beckman Coulter is recalling iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzers because they may report duplicate Specimen IDs with different patient results.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk medical device where a software defect could lead to incorrect patient identification and result association, representing a risk of harm even though no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Beckman Coulter Inc. is recalling the iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer, including various catalog numbers such as 700-3345 and 700-3375. The device is used to automate the complete urinalysis profile, including urine test strip chemistry and microscopic sediment analysis.

The recall was initiated after customers reported incidents where two sets of results reported the same Specimen Identifier (Specimen ID) but contained different results, different Medical Record Numbers (MRN), and different patient demographics. This error could lead to incorrect patient identification and result association.

Approximately 6,601 devices were distributed worldwide. The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare facilities, nor does it report any injuries or illnesses associated with the defect.

The recalled product

Product
iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog numbers: 700-3345, 700-3375, 700-3325, 700-3347, 700-3300RFB, 700- 3320, 700-3320RFB, 700-3322, 700-3322RFB, 700-3326, 700- 3340, 700-3370, B48999, C10683, C10684 - Product Usage: device used to automate the complete urinalysis pro
Affected units
6,601

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • UDI: 10837461001317
  • 10837461001355
  • 10837461001256
  • 10837461001300
  • All Part Numbers

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →