Beckman Coulter 1K Stockyard Recall: Software Issue May Cause Sample Tube Retrieval
Beckman Coulter recalls Power Processor 1K Stockyard due to software issue that may cause sample tube retrieval during rack loading. Affected units have software version PLC V26R10.
Lower-risk recall
Beckman Coulter has identified that due to a PLC software nonconformity the 1K Stockyard can initiate a retrieval of a sample tube during the rack loading process, which should not occur. This issue and associated complaint were discovered and filed internally.
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What happened, in plain English
Beckman Coulter is recalling its Power Processor 1K Stockyard device because a software issue could cause it to retrieve sample tubes during rack loading. This might lead to sample tube damage or contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73259-beckman-coulter-1k-stockyard-recall-software-issue-may-cause-sample.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73259-beckman-coulter-1k-stockyard-recall-software-issue-may-cause-sample · Updated September 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0046-2018
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“Beckman Coulter 1K Stockyard Recall: Software Issue May Cause Sample Tube Retrieval.” GovInfoNow, updated September 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73259-beckman-coulter-1k-stockyard-recall-software-issue-may-cause-sample. Based on FDA recall #Z-0046-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0046-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The software issue causes the device to unexpectedly retrieve sample tubes during rack loading. This could lead to sample tube damage or contamination, potentially affecting test results.
Who’s affected
Users of the Power Processor 1K Stockyard for laboratory sample preparation. Laboratory technicians and clinical staff who handle blood or other samples are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Power Processor 1K Stockyard has software version PLC V26R10. The device performs pre-analytical sample tube preparation in laboratories.
- Brand
Beckman Coul: 1K Stockyard- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Verify your Power Processor 1K Stockyard's software version is PLC V26R10.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0046-2018 (August 3, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0046-2018 to see it in context.
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