Beckman Coul: Power Express Sample Holders (REF B90918) may have adhesive failure causing metal detachment. This risks sample destruction and lab exposure. Affected units include all serial numbers listed.
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 Power Express Sample Holders (REF B90918) because the adhesive joint can fail, causing metal parts to detach and potentially damage the centrifuge or expose lab technicians to biohazardous materials.
The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component can fail, causing the metal part to detach. This detachment may damage the centrifuge and lead to destruction of patient samples or exposure of lab technicians to biohazardous materials.
Lab technicians and users of the Power Express Sample Holder who have the specific model (REF B90918) with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. The recall affects laboratory equipment used in medical testing.
Check for the Power Express Sample Holder with model reference REF B90918. All units with the listed serial numbers are affected, as indicated by the UDI (01)15099590681555.
Look for the serial number on the Power Express Sample Holder to confirm if it is affected.
The specific model is REF B90918 with the listed serial numbers.
The metal part can detach, potentially damaging the centrifuge and causing destruction of patient samples or exposure to biohazardous materials.
Check the serial number against the list provided in the recall notice, which includes all units with UDI (01)15099590681555.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2978-2024 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-2978-2024 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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