Beckman Coulter recalls iPAW 4.2.1 software for Windows XP/10 due to incorrect barcode printing when using consecutive numbered tube labels. No other functions are affected.
Sorting-Drive software version 4.2 (released in October 2015) introduced a new option for iPAW and the Sorting-Drive Client that is used for manual printing of barcodes. When printing consecutively numbered tube labels using this optional Barcode Counter function, the system incorrectly converts numbers with consecutive multiple zeroes in the middle, potentially leading to wrong barcode IDs. The firm reports that this does not affect automated label creation or reprinting of individual labels and that no other system functions are affected.
Beckman Coulter is recalling a specific software update for their iPAW system that can print incorrect barcode IDs when labeling tubes with consecutive numbers. This error only affects manual printing of barcodes and does not impact automated label creation or other system functions.
The software version 4.2 (released in October 2015) includes a Barcode Counter function that incorrectly converts numbers with consecutive zeros in the middle. This leads to wrong barcode IDs when printing consecutively numbered tube labels. The error does not affect automated label creation or reprinting individual labels.
Users of Beckman Coulter's iPAW software with the 4.2.1 update for Windows XP or Windows 10 are affected. Lab technicians and researchers using manual barcode printing features are most at risk.
Check if you have the iPAW 4.2.1 User Kit for Windows XP or Windows 10 with Part No. B95343. The software was released in October 2015 and is part of the discontinued v4.2 series.
Install the corrected version of iPAW software from Beckman Coulter's website to fix the barcode printing issue.
No, the recall states this error only affects manual printing of barcodes and does not impact automated label creation or reprinting individual labels.
The recall does not mention any safety hazards or injuries; this is a software error affecting barcode accuracy.
Check for the iPAW 4.2.1 User Kit for Windows XP or Windows 10 with Part No. B95343, which was released in October 2015.
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Subject: Recall Z-0357-2019 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-0357-2019 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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