Beckman Coulter recalls MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 (US) electronic updates that may cause false antimicrobial susceptibility test results. Affected instruments include MicroScan autoSCAN-4, WalkAway-40 plus, WalkAway-96 plus, and DxM-1040/DxM-1096 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 electronic updates that could lead to false antimicrobial test results. This affects specific laboratory instruments used for testing bacterial resistance. Users should check if their instrument matches the listed models and serial numbers to determine if they are affected.
The electronic updates contain incorrect algorithms that may misclassify bacterial resistance patterns. This could lead to false conclusions about which antibiotics are effective, potentially affecting treatment decisions.
Laboratory users with MicroScan autoSCAN-4, WalkAway-40 plus, WalkAway-96 plus, or DxM-1040/DxM-1096 instruments. Those performing antimicrobial susceptibility tests are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check if your MicroScan instrument has the model numbers listed: B1018-280 (autoSCAN-4), B1018-283 (WalkAway-40 plus), B1018-284 (WalkAway-96 plus), B1018-440 (DxM-1040), or B1018-496 (DxM-1096). The UDI number 15099590799243 indicates the specific version.
Identify your MicroScan instrument model from the list: B1018-280, B1018-283, B1018-284, B1018-440, or B1018-496.
Incorrect algorithms may cause false antimicrobial susceptibility test results, potentially leading to inaccurate treatment decisions.
The recall only affects the listed models and UDI numbers; other instruments are not affected.
Check the model number and UDI (15099590799243) on your MicroScan instrument to see if it matches the recalled versions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2888-2026 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-2888-2026 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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