Beckman Coulter recalls Power Express Sample Holder (REF: B36366) due to risk of metal detachment causing sample damage and potential biohazard exposure for lab technicians.
The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component of the Power Express Sample Holder can fail, causing the metal part to detach and enter the centrifuge. This detachment can result in damage to the centrifuge and potential destruction of the patient sample resulting in delayed results and possible exposure of lab technician to biohazardous material.
Beckman Coulter is recalling a Power Express Sample Holder component because a faulty adhesive joint could cause metal parts to detach inside the centrifuge. This might damage the equipment, delay patient results, and expose lab technicians to harmful materials.
The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal part can fail, causing the metal component to detach and enter the centrifuge. This detachment may damage the centrifuge and expose lab technicians to biohazardous materials, delaying patient results.
Lab technicians and healthcare facilities using the Power Express Sample Holder component are most at risk due to potential exposure to biohazardous materials.
This component has the reference number B36366 and was sold with the Power Express centrifuge. All units have a unique serial number starting with (01)15099590673567.
Identify if your Power Express Sample Holder has the reference number B36366 and the serial number starting with (01)15099590673567.
The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component can fail, causing the metal part to detach and enter the centrifuge, which may damage the equipment and expose lab technicians to biohazardous materials.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Beckman Coulter for guidance on next steps.
The recall states potential destruction of patient samples and exposure to biohazardous materials, but does not mention risk of serious injury to users.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2980-2024 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-2980-2024 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
