Beckman Coulter recalls reconditioned MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus instruments with a shortened reagent draw straw, risking reagent dispensing errors 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-96 plus instruments that may have a shortened reagent draw straw. This could cause reagents not to dispense properly, leading to incorrect test results or failed quality checks.
The reagent draw straw is shorter than it should be, which can cause reagents to not dispense correctly. This may lead to misidentifying organisms or failing quality control tests, potentially affecting test accuracy.
Laboratory users who own or operate the reconditioned MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus instruments with the listed serial numbers and catalog code are most at risk. These instruments are used in medical testing environments.
Check for the catalog number B1018-396R and UDI code 15099590684129 on the instrument. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify the catalog number B1018-396R and UDI code 15099590684129 on the instrument.
The reagent draw straw is shorter than it should be, which may cause reagents not to dispense properly, leading to incorrect test results or failed quality control checks.
Check for the catalog number B1018-396R and UDI code 15099590684129. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action; the hazard is low risk and does not require immediate discontinuation.
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Subject: Recall Z-1373-2021 — Beckman Coul: Inc. Beckman Coul: Inc. Hello, I own a Beckman Coul: Inc. that is covered by recall Z-1373-2021 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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