Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Software 3.2 Recall: Fitting May Not Seal
Beckman Coulter recalls UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer software version 3.2 due to potential leakage from a fitting that may not seal after installation. This affects blood analysis systems used in labs.
Lower-risk recall
The firm has identified that a fitting in some Slidemaker Stainer units may not completely seal after installation.
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What happened, in plain English
Beckman Coulter is recalling software version 3.2 for their UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer system because a fitting might not seal properly after installation. This could lead to leaks in blood samples during analysis, which might affect test accuracy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73824-beckman-coulter-unicel-dxh-slidemaker-stainer-software-3-2-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73824-beckman-coulter-unicel-dxh-slidemaker-stainer-software-3-2-recall · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3101-2017
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“Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Software 3.2 Recall: Fitting May Not Seal.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73824-beckman-coulter-unicel-dxh-slidemaker-stainer-software-3-2-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-3101-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3101-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The fitting in some units may not seal completely after installation, potentially allowing leaks in blood samples. This could lead to inaccurate blood test results if samples are contaminated or spilled.
Who’s affected
Lab technicians and medical professionals who use the UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer system with software version 3.2 are most at risk. The recall affects blood analysis equipment used in clinical settings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer' with software version 3.2. The part number is A85371AA20 and catalog number 775222.
- Brand
Beckman Coul: A short, human brand name for headings (e.g.- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Verify the software version on your device; if it's 3.2, it's affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 34 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV., and to the countries of…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.8 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3101-2017 (June 20, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3101-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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