Beckman Coulter, Inc. Recalls

75 recalls from federal safety databases (FDA, CPSC). Sourced directly from government enforcement feeds.

Medical Device Recalls (75)

March 16, 2026
Access Total T4 Calibrator, Catalog No. 33805
Beckman Coulter has identified that Access Total T4 Calibrator lots (PN 33805) exhibit a negative bias on DxI 600/800 instruments, with slopes outside product specifications. A false low patient result could cause a patient to undergo unnecessary additional diagnostic testing. A patient may be treated for a disorder not present or receive delayed treatment for hyperthyroidism. For a pregnant patient being monitored for thyroid hormone supplementation, incorrect treatment or dose may be used. A delayed patient results could cause repeat blood draw with associated complications.
Class II
December 23, 2025
CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System, REF: C44603, with software
Sample preparation system designed to automate staining, lysing, cell washing has a software error that causes samples to be dispensed close to or touching tube bottoms, which could dislodge fluid line, result in sample loss, spillage, make instrument inoperable and will lead to unintentional removal of 60-100 microliters from final sample, may lead to incorrect diagnosis or patient management.
Class II
November 26, 2025
Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxl 600, Part numbers: A71460, A71461, A30260; Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit
Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may not successfully restart following a standard shutdown, even after multiple attempts. If this issue occurs, the instrument will be unable to complete initialization and transition to Ready mode and the instrument will not process patient samples, QCs or calibrators. This causes delayed results.
Class II
November 26, 2025
Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxl 800, Part numbers: 973100, A71456, A71457, A25288; Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit
Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may not successfully restart following a standard shutdown, even after multiple attempts. If this issue occurs, the instrument will be unable to complete initialization and transition to Ready mode and the instrument will not process patient samples, QCs or calibrators. This causes delayed results.
Class II
November 10, 2025
COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017 COULTER DxH ECO Diluent REF C67250 For use as an isotonic buffered diluent in conjunction with a cyanide-free lytic agent for counting and sizing blood cells on all
Due to specific lots of diluents contributing to elevated platelet Daily Checks background counts cycle with use with analyzers.
Class II
November 7, 2025
Access 2 Reaction Vessels, individual, disposable, plastic tubes used to process patient, quality control and calibration samples on the Access 2 Immunoassay system, Catalog Number 81901
It has been determined that certain lots of Access 2 Reaction Vessels may contain manufacturing deformities. The bottom (round end) of the Reaction Vessel may have a small protrusion or hair like deformity. This could cause causing instrument errors (e.g., pipetting, rake, wash carousel errors) that could delay patient results.
Class II
October 1, 2025
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 600, Part Numbers: A71460, A30260; Photometric Chemistry Analyzer
An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components within the gantry assembly, a z-axis CAD movement motion error may occur and cause an analyzer to enter a Not Ready or Paused state, leading to a delay in obtaining results.
Class II
October 1, 2025
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 800, Part Numbers: 973100, A71456; Photometric Chemistry Analyzer
An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components within the gantry assembly, a z-axis CAD movement motion error may occur and cause an analyzer to enter a Not Ready or Paused state, leading to a delay in obtaining results.
Class II
September 22, 2025
DxFLEX Flow Cytometer Catalog Number C78500 UDI-DI code: 15099590754013 The DxFLEX Flow Cytometer is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for immunophenotyping up to ten fluorescent d
Due to a software error code that crashes during acquisition on patient sample when running customer defined acquisition protocol. This may lead to delayed patient results.
Class II
September 19, 2025
DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules, DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE, DxC 500i (Part Number C63522), DxC 500 AU Module, DxC 500i (Part Number C63521), and Access 2 Module, DxC 500i (Part Number C13252)
Beckman Coulter has confirmed a software anomaly on DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer and the DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer that may prevent correct application of user-specified manual dilution factors when ordering additional tests for samples already "In Progress" using the same "Sample ID number". This can lead to false low or high patient results and potential delays in reporting, risking erroneous diagnoses if undetected.
Class II
September 19, 2025
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Part Number C11137
Beckman Coulter has confirmed a software anomaly on DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer and the DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer that may prevent correct application of user-specified manual dilution factors when ordering additional tests for samples already "In Progress" using the same "Sample ID number". This can lead to false low or high patient results and potential delays in reporting, risking erroneous diagnoses if undetected.
Class II
September 17, 2025
SYNCHRON Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD) Reagent, REF: 969706
Beckman Coulter has identified that there is an increased probability Synchron Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD REF 969706) reagent lot M404166 may generate false high results. The issue was discovered internally and confirmed on August 19, 2025 by Beckman Coulter.
Class II
September 8, 2025
CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System, REF: C44603. Software versions 2.2.122.0 and prior, and Instructions for Use (IFU) revisions AD and prior. These CellMek devices include Cassette E.
Automated pipetting, diluting and specimen processing workstations for flow cytometric analysis device instructions for use list incorrect dead volumes: Cassette Type/List volume/correct volume, B/750/1582 microliters, and E/1300/2093 microliters. Device software does not rock Cassette E, used with 15mmX92mm Sarstedt tubes. May lead to incorrect diagnosis or error in patient management/treatment.
Class II
September 8, 2025
MicroScan Neg Multidrug Resistant MIC 1 REF C32368 UDI-DI code: 15099590720568 Intended Use- For use with MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels and Dried Gram Negative Breakpoint Combo
Due to manufacturing issue (incorrectly processing) with in vitro multidrug resistant test.
Class II
September 3, 2025
SYNCHRON Systems Phosphorus (PHOSm) Reagent REF: 467868 For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only.
Specific SYNCHRON Systems Modular Chemistry Phosphorus (PHOSm REF 467868) reagent lots may fail calibration before the lot expiration date which causes a delay in obtaining patient results.
Class II
August 13, 2025
UniCel DxH 600 COULTER Cellular Analysis System, configured with the Led HGB Photometer REF:B23858
Hematology analyzers configured with HGB photometers may result in erroneously high hemoglobin (HGB) results on samples with elevated white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Class II
August 13, 2025
UniCel DxH 900 COULTER Cellular Analysis System, configured with the Led HGB Photometer REF: C11478
Hematology analyzers configured with HGB photometers may result in erroneously high hemoglobin (HGB) results on samples with elevated white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Class II
August 13, 2025
UniCel DxH 690T COULTER Cellular Analysis System, configured with the Led HGB Photometer REF: C34520
Hematology analyzers configured with HGB photometers may result in erroneously high hemoglobin (HGB) results on samples with elevated white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Class II
August 13, 2025
UniCel DxH 800 COULTER Cellular Analysis System, configured with the Led HGB Photometer REFs:B24802, 629029, B63322
Hematology analyzers configured with HGB photometers may result in erroneously high hemoglobin (HGB) results on samples with elevated white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Class II
August 4, 2025
DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE, DxC 500i, With ISE, REF: C63522 and DxC 500 AU Module, DxC 500i, Without ISE, REF: C6352; part of the DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer
On a clinical analyzer, when ordering a Clinical Chemistry (CC) combination test simultaneously with an Immunoassay (IA) test, if the IA test is processed between the CC tests, CC sample status will remain In Progress with no errors, may cause processing delays.
Class II
July 24, 2025
MicroScan Neg MIC 56 REF C42464 UDI-DI code: 15099590731212 MicroScan panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of ae
Due to the likely presence of contamination in well(s).
Class II
July 10, 2025
Access Thyroglobulin assay, a simultaneous one-step immunoenzymatic assay, Catalog Number 33860
Access Thyroglobulin reagent lot 439163 may generate erroneously high patient results. Falsely increased Access Thyroglobulin results may lead a physician to pursue unnecessary diagnostic imaging studies and/or inappropriate therapy adjustments in patients being monitored for residual or recurrent thyroid cancer.
Class II
June 26, 2025
UIBC (Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity), REF: OSR61205,
Beckman Coulter identified that the Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) assay is not meeting their labeled hemoglobin interference claims of no significant interference (i.e., less than 10%) up to 200 mg/dL hemoglobin as indicated in their instructions for use. Initial internal testing confirmed that samples with low UIBC levels failed the claimed hemolysis interference specifications with reported biases up to -43.6 % UIBC when hemolyzed serum samples contained 200 mg/dL hemoglobin.
Class II
June 25, 2025
MicroScan Neg MIC 3J REF C54814
Due to a manufacturing issue - missing a drug in well 4/4 but contain double the amount of antibiotics
Class II
June 25, 2025
UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Part Number 973100
Beckman Coulter has identified that the UniCel DxI 600/800 systems with linear slide PnP gantries running software versions 5.7 and up faced incorrect PnP X-motor current settings where the PnP X-motor current incorrectly resets to 1.5A (instead of the required 2.0A) because the software overwrites the factory setting during installs or upgrades. This anomaly causes increased PnP motion errors which could lead to delays in reporting patient sample results if unnoticed.
Class II
June 25, 2025
DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Dual Gantry, Part Number A71457
Beckman Coulter has identified that the UniCel DxI 600/800 systems with linear slide PnP gantries running software versions 5.7 and up faced incorrect PnP X-motor current settings where the PnP X-motor current incorrectly resets to 1.5A (instead of the required 2.0A) because the software overwrites the factory setting during installs or upgrades. This anomaly causes increased PnP motion errors which could lead to delays in reporting patient sample results if unnoticed.
Class II
June 25, 2025
DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Spot B, Part Number A71460
Beckman Coulter has identified that the UniCel DxI 600/800 systems with linear slide PnP gantries running software versions 5.7 and up faced incorrect PnP X-motor current settings where the PnP X-motor current incorrectly resets to 1.5A (instead of the required 2.0A) because the software overwrites the factory setting during installs or upgrades. This anomaly causes increased PnP motion errors which could lead to delays in reporting patient sample results if unnoticed.
Class II
June 25, 2025
DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Spot B, Part Number A71456
Beckman Coulter has identified that the UniCel DxI 600/800 systems with linear slide PnP gantries running software versions 5.7 and up faced incorrect PnP X-motor current settings where the PnP X-motor current incorrectly resets to 1.5A (instead of the required 2.0A) because the software overwrites the factory setting during installs or upgrades. This anomaly causes increased PnP motion errors which could lead to delays in reporting patient sample results if unnoticed.
Class II
June 25, 2025
DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Dual Gantry, Part Number A71461
Beckman Coulter has identified that the UniCel DxI 600/800 systems with linear slide PnP gantries running software versions 5.7 and up faced incorrect PnP X-motor current settings where the PnP X-motor current incorrectly resets to 1.5A (instead of the required 2.0A) because the software overwrites the factory setting during installs or upgrades. This anomaly causes increased PnP motion errors which could lead to delays in reporting patient sample results if unnoticed.
Class II
June 25, 2025
UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Part Number A30260
Beckman Coulter has identified that the UniCel DxI 600/800 systems with linear slide PnP gantries running software versions 5.7 and up faced incorrect PnP X-motor current settings where the PnP X-motor current incorrectly resets to 1.5A (instead of the required 2.0A) because the software overwrites the factory setting during installs or upgrades. This anomaly causes increased PnP motion errors which could lead to delays in reporting patient sample results if unnoticed.
Class II
June 12, 2025
Estrone RIA, REF: DSL8700. Estrone RIA is an IVD used for the quantitative measurement of estrone in human serum and plasma.
A specific lot of bovine serum albumin (BSA) used for manufacturing of coated tubes (CT) that are included in the Estrone RIA kit lots caused different affinity of manufactured coated tubes to patient samples, causing falsely increased assay results for the impacted Estrone RIA kits.
Class II
May 7, 2025
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer C11137
Analyzer has calibration issues where curves switched from passed to failed due to system errors during aspiration. This anomaly causes erroneous results and delays if unnoticed. RLU values may be misinterpreted as valid measurements by LIS.
Class II
May 5, 2025
Access Testosterone assay, Catalog Number 33560
Inadequate preventative maintenance (PM) performed on the scales of the RPL5 fill line, led to splashing (cross-contamination) between the wells of testosterone reagent packs lot 538081, which could potentially result in up to a 34% increase or a 23% decrease in patient results.
Class II
April 23, 2025
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, running software version 1.20
A new software update (v1.20) is introducing error codes for the Dxl 9000 which prevents the assay from being performed and a delay in results from being generated, and may require field service to resolve the delay.
Class II
April 23, 2025
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, running software versions 1.20
A new motor/encoder and cable was introduced into instruments manufactured starting with serial number 300141 incorrectly. This incorrect installation is introducing error codes for the Dxl 9000 which prevents the assay from being performed and a delay in results from being generated, and may require field service to resolve the delay.
Class II
April 8, 2025
REMISOL Advance UDI-DI code: 13700962601874 All Software Versions: B92487; B92488; C24317; C28652; C37500; D04164; C44703; C57017; C69412; C69413; C73942; C73941; C88470; C88471 The Normand Info
Due to a software issue, the software may incorrectly process the date of birth (DoB) received from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and when the DoB is set to 01/01/1900 or left empty, REMISOL Advance may incorrectly identify a patient as a newborn, affecting the execution of validation rules based on incorrect reference ranges. The test results are not changed by this software defect and are accurately displayed by REMISOL Advance; however, the evaluation flagging of the results may be affected. This issue may lead to wrong reference range calculations and can result in erroneous flagged results being auto validated and uploaded to LIS.
Class II
March 27, 2025
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer
When DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer is connected to a host system (laboratory information system (LIS) or middleware) and has accumulated canceled QC test results that were not sent by LIS, the analyzer may lose communication with the host system. The lost connection interrupts sample processing, which delays reporting patient test results and may subsequently delay patient treatment.
Class II
March 20, 2025
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Catalog Numbers/UDI codes: C63519 / 14987666545058 C63520 / 14987666545065. The Beckman Coulter DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is an automated chem
Beckman Coulter is recalling their DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer because a software error causes the analyzer to not run a requested calibration order in the following scenario: when a reagent blank or calibration is ordered during sample processing and then any of the components (R1 and/or R2) depletes to zero tests, the analyzer will not be able to complete the calibration request, and the calibration order will remain pending. No further calibration orders can be processed for any assays, and the instrument refuses to accept further sample processing order after the existing calibration curves are expired. Although in-process tests will be completed, this error can cause a delay in reporting subsequent test results. No further calibration orders can be processed for any assays which may cause a delay in reporting test results.
Class II
March 17, 2025
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Catalog Numbers/UDI codes: C63519 / 14987666545058 C63520 / 14987666545065 Software versions: V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3 The Beckman Coulter DxC
The reason for the recall is incorrect sample barcode identification and processing errors that result in the reporting of erroneous and delayed results.
Class II
February 27, 2025
Access Vitamin B12 Reagent, Catalog Number 33000, Lot Number 439850
Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagent lot 439850. The affected reagent lot may cause erroneously low or high Vitamin B12 results, leading to a delayed or improper diagnosis and/or repeat testing.
Class II
February 26, 2025
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Catalog Numbers/UDI codes: C63519 / 14987666545058 C63520 / 14987666545065 The Beckman Coulter DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is an automated chemi
Beckman Coulter has determined that device software versions V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3. have a defect due of which, when all constituent tests of a calculated result are rerun, either manually ordered by the operator at the analyzer or automatically triggered by predefined rules in System Configuration, the calculated result will not be recalculated using the constituent tests rerun results. The system will report only the calculated result using the initial constituent tests results to the operator and LIS/Remisol. The issue was identified by Beckman Coulter internal engineering testing. The defect may cause a delay in reporting patient results.
Class II
February 6, 2025
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, with Component PCB, TSI/RSI firmware C29278
Beckman Coulter identified that an issue for DxI 9000 tip stocker interface (TSI) and reagent storage interface (RSI) boards with the firmware version 1.1.0.0 can cause sub-system communication failures. This failure could result in a delay in reporting patient results.
Class II
February 5, 2025
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137.
the DxI 9000 encoder wheel was misaligned on the motor shaft, leading to increased slippage errors and causing the instrument to stop, posing a high safety risk due to potential delays in patient results.
Class II
February 5, 2025
Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number 81600N
Beckman Coulter identified that an issue for Access 2 Sample Motors (B48016) due to improper alignment, causing the motors to rub against the sample wheelbase plate and index sensor. The issue was traced to a worn tool used in production (at the supplier), affecting Access 2 sample motors. This could lead to a potential delay in reporting patient test results.
Class II
February 3, 2025
Access Erythropoietin (EPO), Catalog Number - A16364 a glycoprotein (~30,400 Daltons) produced primarily by the kidney, is the principal factor regulating red blood cell production (erythropoiesis)
Affected lot (439363) exhibited a negative dose drop of -22% with native patient samples compared to alternate reagent lots. Patient samples tested with the affected lot may demonstrate repeatable falsely decreased results, which may lead to improper diagnosis or repeat testing.
Class II
January 2, 2025
Access PCT Reagent Pack, Catalog Number C53987, when used on Access 2 and UniCel Dxl Immunoassay Systems
Identified reagent lots are experiencing a high rate of calibration failures with failure code of "Max Iterate" on Access 2 and UniCel Dxl Immunoassay Systems. Reporting of results may be delayed due to the time required to achieve a passing calibration curve.
Class II
November 26, 2024
Access Intact PTH assay, a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (parathyrin, PTH) levels in human serum and plasma using
Beckman Coulter has identified that some Access PTH reagent packs from lot 339071 may be over- or under-filled in well 0. The dispensed material in well 0 could be above or below specification, risking sealing issues, contamination, instrument errors, delays, or inaccurate results with a negative bias and increase in imprecision. The issue was confirmed on 10 April 2024 by Beckman Coulter through an internal non-conformance (NC-INT-66585). The well 0 scale on the filling line began malfunctioning on the fill immediately before PTH. The malfunction was not noticed until the majority of PTH was filled.
Class II
November 18, 2024
Access hsTnI Reagent, REF B52699, Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit. For the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma.
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling their Access hsTnI assay, a medical device by correction. The reason for the recall is: high troponin antigen (>55,000 pg/mL) can contaminate an analyzers probe and cause inter-assay carryover due to insufficient washing. The contamination can cause a falsely elevated Access hsTnI result in subsequent sample(s) which can impact patient care (potentially but not limited to unnecessary coronary imaging or diagnostic catheterization) if the result is near the medical decision points.
Class II
November 13, 2024
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137
The DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer wash wheel mixer may not spin freely within the idler pulley housing. When the problem occurs, the analyzer may generate a system event for a Wash Wheel Dispense Arm Spin Mixer Error that is displayed on the navigation bar in the User Interface. The analyzer enters the red system status and will generate a SYS flag. The tests that are in progress may be cancelled and may cause a delay in reporting patient results
Class II
November 8, 2024
Access Intact PTH assay on the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog number A16972, for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (parathyrin, PTH) levels in human serum and
The reason for the recall is that EDTA and lithium heparin plasma samples that are stored in the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer sample wheel for a prolonged period before performing the intact PTH (parathyroid hormone) test may produce falsely decreased intact parathyroid hormone results. This could lead to a missed diagnosis, a delay in treatment, or inappropriate clinical management, depending upon the patient s clinical condition.
Class II
September 30, 2024
The Access Cortisol assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and urine using the Ac
The Access Cortisol assay protocol file (APF) applies an incorrect calibration curve acceptance parameter at the S1 calibrator level that can lead to a high rate of calibration failures which can vary by reagent lot number. Calibration failure would lead to delay of measurement results reporting and potential injuries.
Class II
September 5, 2024
Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II, REF A32898, containing Instructions for Use, IFU REF B14994, B63978, and A38168. The Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II (TgAb) assay is used for the quantitative deter
IFUs for the device incorrectly states the biotin interference was remediated. The issue could result in potentially false-low results.
Class II
August 28, 2024
The Access TSH (3rd IS) assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative etermdination of human thyroid-stimulating hormone (thyrotropin, TSH, hTSH) levels in human
Certain lots of Access TSH reagent packs may produce erroneously low TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) results.
Class II
July 31, 2024
IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems IGM Immunoglobulin M Reagent REF 447610 IGM reagent, when used in conjunction with IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems and Calibrator 1, is intended for the quantitative d
Firm identified two lots of reagents that are not meeting the sensitivity statement in the IFU
Class II
July 16, 2024
Beckman Coulter IRISPEC CA/CB/CC Urine Chemistry Controls, Catalog Number REF 800-7211 and 800-7702, in vitro diagnostic device.
Beckman Coulter has become aware of an increase in customer complaints for intermittent IRISpec CB negative glucose control failure, resulting in false positive control results when used in conjunction with iChemVELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips (PNs 800-7204 and 800-7212) on the iChemVELOCITY Analyzer. This issue may delay the reporting of patient results, with a worst-case scenario of a delay in diagnosis or treatment of metabolic disorders, kidney function abnormalities, urinary tract infections, and liver function.
Class III
July 12, 2024
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137 in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations
Ground screws on Dxl 9000 PCB boards may cause electric shorts, leading to smoke and potentially delaying patient results. Smoke also poses a hazard to equipment and users.
Class II
July 10, 2024
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Model Number C21510, RSM Pneumatic Tubing Kit item #2, REF C11137; in vitro diagnostic instrument
Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer due to undersized Pneumatics Tubing in the reagent storage module causing air leaks, compressor failures or sample processing errors. Four complaints were filed for this event that led to Beckman Coulter finding undersized tubing in stock and initiated corrective actions. Use of the affected device may result in errors leading to delay of results.
Class II
June 14, 2024
Discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use.
Beckman Coulter, Inc. has identified a rise in reagent carousel motion errors in Access 2 Immunoassay System Analyzers that appear to be caused by misaligned index wheels housed within the reagent carousel module. Customers affected by this issue may observe an increase in reagent carousel motion errors or QSMC errors that occur while unloading or loading reagent packs during system initialization and sample processing, which causes a non-operational system status and cancels tests; and patient results may be delayed if these errors cancel test processing.
Class II
June 4, 2024
Dxl 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog #C11137.
The analyzers were built with nonconforming USB cables made with brass contacts instead of specified gold contacts. Brass contacts may corrode over time, leading to loss of internal instrument communication and delayed patient results.
Class II
May 27, 2024
Beckman Coulter, REF: OSR61173, IGM 4x14 mL R1, 4x11 mL R2
LIH Influence check settings for Lipemia are incorrect which may result patient samples being reported as false low results or cause a high result to report as normal
Class II
May 22, 2024
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog #C11137.
The reason for this recall is Beckman Coulter has determined that when a DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer is connected to a Laboratory Automation System (LAS); is running with the software versions 1.17 and below; and a sample tube is sent from the LAS to DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, an out of sequence message will be sent from the Analyzer to the LAS. This issue may result in multiple error messages (i.e., a sample pick and place (PnP) error or a no result obtained (NRT) flag may be displayed) and subsequently a risk of delays in processing/reporting patient test results and patient treatment.
Class II
May 22, 2024
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog #C11137.
When a DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer is connected to a Laboratory Automation System (LAS) and is running with the system software versions 1.17.0 and below, the analyzer does not send a message to the LAS when the sample wheel is full, and the LAS continues sending samples despite the limited capacity to process new samples. Therefore, sample tests may be aliquoted but not processed when the number of tests associated with onboard patient samples exceeds the throughput limit. If this issue occurs test results are flagged with a sample wheel timeout (SWT) error flag, and there may be a delay in reporting test results which could lead to a delay in patient treatment.
Class II
April 18, 2024
Beckman Coulter Dxl 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF #C11137. An in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentra
When the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer with system software version 1.16.2 and prior is configured to automatically request a calibration order, the instrument can process the order with expired calibrator material. If the calibration curve is generated with an expired calibration material lot, this may lead to a hazardous situation of erroneously high or low patient results reported to the physicians.
Class II
April 18, 2024
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, C11137; in-vitro diagnostic
Beckman Coulter is recalling their DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers, an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids, by correction. The reason for the recall is: Beckman Coulter has determined that the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay analyzer accepts calibrator values scanned from multiple calibrator cards when an operator configures a new calibrator lot. The analyzer accepts the calibrator lot values from any scanned calibrator card, regardless of the assay test code or calibrator material lot number. The software is not validating the integrity of each calibrator barcode scanned to ensure they are all from the same calibrator card. This includes all software versions and all DxI 9000 instruments that are currently in the field. This issue does not impact calibrator material with 2D calibrator card barcodes. This may cause a failed calibration curve. The health risk to patients is dependent upon the analytes that could be impacted by the error, to include receiving delayed or erroneous results. The issue was identified by Beckman Coulter while conducting a field action on DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers.
Class II
March 5, 2024
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human bo
Beckman Coulter manufacturing discovered cracks around a threaded insert on the bottom of the Internal Wash Buffer Tank that is used within the Wash Buffer Supply Drawer on the DxI 9000.This can result in leaking, leading to delays in reporting patient test results, exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and damage to equipment or the environment.
Class II
February 29, 2024
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer is a discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use. It is an in-vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, o
The reason for the recall is the pneumatic tubing used in the analytical pick-and-place (PnP) assembly cable may fully or partially disconnect from the flex cable assembly fittings during normal operation. The DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer may generate a System Event log message that indicates PnP errors. Any cancelled tests will have an associated SYS flag. The analyzer may enter the Red-system status because of this issue. The analyzer also may not eject RVs, where unbound conjugate could potentially splash up on the sidewall of the RV, not being properly washed away, resulting in an artificially higher signal (RLU). The analyzer may not detect this splashing and continue with normal operation, which can cause false low or high erroneous results. Consequently, the analyzer may cancel in-progress tests. These errors could potentially cause delay reporting patient test results and patient treatments. The degree of the potential health hazard is dependent on the analytes that are potentially delayed, especially those analytes that would be used in the acute setting when treatment decisions are immediate. In this particular recall the highest risk analyte is troponin. Health consequences could include permanent impairment or possibly death if medical treatment decisions are delayed due to a delay in obtaining patient results. The issue was identified by Beckman Coulter Inc. manufacturing staff at their location in Brea California on February 29, 2024, during in-process acceptance inspection activities.
Class II
February 8, 2024
Access Total T4, REF 33800, IVD, thyroxine reagent assay.
Four lots of Access Total T4 reagent lots demonstrated imprecision outside of the 10% specification which may result in erroneous or delayed results.
Class II
February 7, 2024
Access Substrate, REF 81906, For use with the Access Immunoassay Systems
On 07 February 2024 Beckman Coulter made the decision to conduct a field action on Access Substrate (81906) lots: 234600, 337984, 338040, 338214, 338229, 338289, 338322, 338333, 338451, 338587, and 338538. Beckman Coulter has identified that Access Substrate bottles in the identified lots were released from manufacturing without labels. Missing label may cause some patient results reporting delay but will not cause any errorreous results. However, because labs are required to have redundancy such that delay would not significantly impact clinical management and because the defect is easily recognized by the user, the probability of harm is remote.
Class II
January 3, 2024
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137; in-vitro diagnostic instrument
A software error caused an increase in tray gripper motion errors that causes intermittent hard stops and a delay in patient results.
Class II
December 19, 2023
REV 2 Flowcell Capsule Spare, Part Number: C04154
Beckman Coulter has become aware that the cannula, which is found in the Flowcell and the iQClear Rinse Waste Well Assembly, may rust. Rust from the cannula has the potential to generate erroneous results.
Class II
December 19, 2023
iQ Waste Well Adapter, Part Number: 700-3393
Beckman Coulter has become aware that the cannula, which is found in the Flowcell and the iQClear Rinse Waste Well Assembly, may rust. Rust from the cannula has the potential to generate erroneous results.
Class II
December 19, 2023
Beckman Coulter DxU 850m/840m Microscopy Analyzers, Part Numbers: C49513, C76947
Beckman Coulter has become aware that the cannula, which is found in the Flowcell and the iQClear Rinse Waste Well Assembly, may rust. Rust from the cannula has the potential to generate erroneous results.
Class II
December 19, 2023
iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzers, Part Numbers: a) 700-3320, b) 700-3370, c) 700-3345, d) 700-3347, e) C10683, f) 700-3375, g) 700-3325, h) C10684
Beckman Coulter has become aware that the cannula, which is found in the Flowcell and the iQClear Rinse Waste Well Assembly, may rust. Rust from the cannula has the potential to generate erroneous results.
Class II
November 21, 2023
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer running software version 1.16 or prior,
There are potential performance issues found in the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, including: 1) Access Ultrasensitive Insulin users who configure SI units (pmol/L) applies an incorrect conversion factor; 2) System provides numerical results that are below the lowest reportable result if laboratory chooses to report assay results in units of measurement other than the defined default units; 3) A result of 0 incorrectly reported when the system utilizes an expression that utilizes non-numerical symbols (e.g., > or <) to derive a calculated test as part of result reporting; 4) Reserve volume is enabled and the assay LIS code is not the same as the assay Test ID. These issues could potentially lead to erroneous results or delay reporting results for multiple analytes.
Class II
November 21, 2023
Access Ultrasensitive Insulin only used on the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number 33410
There is an issue with the Access Ultrasensitive Insulin assay protocol file (APF) for use with the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer (APF 182 test definition version 6.7 and below). The Access Ultrasensitive Insulin APF applies an incorrect conversion factor when converting from system default units of ¿IU/mL to the International System of Units (SI units) of pmol/L.
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