Beckman Coulter recalls AutoMate 1200, 1250, 2500, and 2550 lab systems with 2015 belts that may fail, causing cross-contamination. Affected units have specific serial numbers and catalog numbers.
Belts on the x-axis (and on the y-axis, to a lesser extent) manufactured from 2015 are showing premature failure, posing the remote risk of cross-contamination.
Beckman Coulter is recalling AutoMate 1200, 1250, 2500, and 2550 lab systems made in 2015 because their x-axis and y-axis belts can fail prematurely, potentially causing cross-contamination. This risk is remote but important for lab users handling samples.
The belts manufactured in 2015 can fail prematurely, which may lead to cross-contamination of samples. This happens when the belt breaks or slips during operation, allowing substances from one sample to mix with another.
Lab users with AutoMate 1200, 1250, 2500, or 2550 systems purchased between 2015 and the recall date. Those handling sensitive samples are most at risk.
Check for the product name (AutoMate 1200, 1250, 2500, or 2550) and catalog number (ODL25120, ODL25125, ODL25250, or ODL25255). Also look for the serial number and revision listed in the recall notice.
Identify your system's catalog number and serial number to confirm if it's affected.
The belts manufactured in 2015 can fail prematurely, posing a remote risk of cross-contamination.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Beckman Coulter directly for guidance.
AutoMate 1200 (ODL25120), AutoMate 1250 (ODL25125), AutoMate 2500 (ODL25250), and AutoMate 2550 (ODL25255) with specific serial numbers and revisions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1169-2018 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-1169-2018 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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