Beckman Coulter recalls reconditioned MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus instruments with shortened reagent draw straws that may cause reagent dispensing issues and QC failures. Affected units have specific serial numbers and catalog codes.
Instruments were manufactured with a shortened 30mL reagent draw straw which may result in reagents not dispensing and may lead to organism misidentification and/or Quality Control (QC) failure.
Beckman Coulter is recalling reconditioned MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus instruments that have a shortened reagent draw straw. This may cause reagents not to dispense properly, leading to incorrect organism identification or failed quality control tests.
The instruments were manufactured with a shorter 30mL reagent draw straw that may not properly dispense reagents. This can lead to incorrect organism identification or quality control failures in laboratory testing processes.
Laboratory users who own or operate the reconditioned MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus instruments with the listed serial numbers and catalog codes are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects laboratory testing accuracy rather than immediate safety.
Check for the specific serial numbers: 34020035, 34020224, 34030054, 3407179, 3407459, 3407532. The catalog number is B1018-340R and UDI code is 15099590684112.
Verify your instrument's serial number against the listed numbers: 34020035, 34020224, 34030054, 3407179, 3407459, 3407532.
The reagent draw straw is shorter than intended, which may cause reagents not to dispense properly, leading to incorrect organism identification or failed quality control tests.
Check for the specific serial numbers: 34020035, 34020224, 34030054, 3407179, 3407459, 3407532. The catalog number is B1018-340R and UDI code is 15099590684112.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. The hazard is related to testing accuracy, not immediate safety risks.
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Subject: Recall Z-1372-2021 — Beckman Coul: Inc. Beckman Coul: Inc. Hello, I own a Beckman Coul: Inc. that is covered by recall Z-1372-2021 from Beckman Coul: Inc.. 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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