Beckman Coulter recalls MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 DVD Kit for incorrect algorithms that may cause false antimicrobial susceptibility test results. Affected instruments include B1018-280 to B1018-496 models.
Analyzers contain incorrect algorithms which may affect antimicrobial susceptibility test results, leading to false susceptibility classifications."
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 DVD Kits for laboratory analyzers. The recall is due to incorrect algorithms that could lead to false antimicrobial susceptibility test results, potentially affecting accurate medical diagnoses.
The DVD kit contains incorrect algorithms that may misclassify antimicrobial susceptibility results. This could lead to inaccurate test outcomes, potentially affecting treatment decisions for infections.
Laboratory users who own or operate the listed MicroScan analyzers are affected. The risk is primarily for healthcare professionals conducting antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Check if your MicroScan analyzer has the B1018-280, B1018-283, B1018-284, B1018-440, or B1018-496 model numbers. The recall applies to instruments with the V5.03 Panel Update 11 software version.
Verify your MicroScan analyzer's software version matches the V5.03 Panel Update 11 version listed in the recall.
The recall is due to incorrect algorithms in the MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 DVD Kit that may cause false antimicrobial susceptibility test results.
The affected models include B1018-280 MicroScan autoSCAN-4, B1018-283 MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus, B1018-284 MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus, B1018-440 DxM-1040 MicroScan WalkAway, and B1018-496 DxM-1096 MicroScan WalkAway.
The recall does not require immediate action, but you should check your software version to ensure it is not the affected V5.03 Panel Update 11 version.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2889-2026 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-2889-2026 from Beckman Coulter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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