Beckman Coulter Inc. recalls Power Processor 1K Stockyard. The Power Processor performs all pre-analytical sample tube preparation.

Recall date

August 3, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0046-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Sold / distributed

China France Italy Kuwait Spain Turkey United States

Why it was recalled

Beckman Coulter has identified that due to a PLC software nonconformity the 1K Stockyard can initiate a retrieval of a sample tube during the rack loading process, which should not occur. This issue and associated complaint were discovered and filed internally.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Power Processor 1K Stockyard. The Power Processor performs all pre-analytical sample tube preparation.