Beckman Coulter recalls AutoMate 1250 and 2550 sorters with aliquot modules that may cause sample cross-contamination if software version 4.1.1 or higher is used without a sorting drive.
Beckman Coulter has identified a case where a customer using the microltiterplate kit option without a sorting drive encountered a cross-contamination of samples when a connection time-out occurred between the system and Laboratory Information System (LIS) .
Beckman Coulter is recalling AutoMate 1250 and 2550 sorters with aliquot modules that could cause sample cross-contamination if used without a sorting drive and software version 4.1.1 or higher is active. This risk affects laboratory users who rely on these devices for sample processing.
The sorters may cause cross-contamination of samples when a connection time-out occurs between the system and the Laboratory Information System (LIS). This happens when the microliterplate kit option is used without a sorting drive, leading to potential sample mix-ups.
Laboratory users who own AutoMate 1250 or 2550 sorters with aliquot modules and software version 4.1.1 or higher are most at risk. This recall primarily impacts medical and research facilities using these devices.
Check for the model numbers ODL25125 (AutoMate 1250) or ODL25255 (Automate 2550) with UDI 15099590364106 or 15099590364083. These units have software version 4.1.1 or higher.
Verify your software version by checking the device settings or documentation; versions 4.1.1 or higher are affected.
The sorters may cause cross-contamination of samples when a connection time-out occurs between the system and the Laboratory Information System (LIS) if used without a sorting drive.
No, but you should check your software version and ensure the sorter has a sorting drive if you're using the microliterplate kit option.
Software versions 4.1.1 and higher are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0492-2020 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-0492-2020 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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