Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2024-07-10
Product Quantity24 analyzers
Reason for Recall
Due to a software issues, after the instrument processes 250 racks cumulatively, any subsequent racks with samples requiring rerun/reflex will be held in the Sample Handler's Buffer area and and error code "9000" will be reported. This issue may cause a delay of results.
Firm Action
during the week of 07/25/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter via email and postal mail to customers informing them that after the analyzer processes 250 racks cumulatively, any subsequent racks with samples requiring rerun/reflex will be held in the Sample Handler's Buffer area and an error code "9000" will be reported.
Customer are instructed:
. Monitor the rerun/reflex process if a rerun/reflex rack is held in the buffer area, manually retrieve the rack from the buffer area, manually order the rerun/reflex test and reload the sample onto the sample handler. Refer to Rerunning a Test section of the Instructions for Use on page 10-34.
Beckman Coulter has implemented the correction with software V1.4 which was released on 06/21/2024. A Beckman Coulter service representative will contact customers to schedule the software upgrade.
For any questions or assistance - contact the Beckman Coulter Customer Support via email https://www.beckmancoulter.com/en/support/contact-us
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, GA, HI, IL, MI, MN, MS, NE, NY, OR, PA and SC. The countries of Lebanon, South Africa.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.