Recall Record

Munchen, Germany

Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH recalls

4 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 29 April 2026. 3 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls4
Ongoing (FDA)3
Terminated or completed1
Class I (FDA)0

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 April 2026
Reason
Due to software issues where does not handle combo assay results. The software may replace the final combo test result with one of the sub-results resulting in incorrect reporting of test outcomes.
Distribution
U.S.: FL, GA, IL, MI, and PA O.U.S.: Belgium, France, Hungary, Poland, Taiwan (Province of China), Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2834-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 July 2024
Reason
The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component of the Power Express Sample Holder can fail, causing the metal part to detach and enter the centrifuge. This detachment can result in damage to the centrifuge and potential destruction of the patient sample resulting in delayed results and possible exposure of lab technician to biohazardous material.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Panama, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Amirates, United
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2980-2024, Z-2978-2024, Z-2979-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
2 June 2023
Reason
A software defect in the DxA Automation System may cause tests to be run on patient samples in tube types not compatible with the requested test, leading to erroneous patient results
Distribution
US: AL CA FL IL IN KY MI MN MO NE NJ NV NY OH PA SC TX WI WV OUS: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czechia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, United K
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2145-2023, Z-2144-2023

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 June 2020
Terminated
24 August 2022
Reason
The DxA 5000 instructions for use may be confusing regarding the re-use of sample IDs. Beckman Coulter has received complaints where the re-use of sample barcodes were not being detected by the system .
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The countries of Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Israel, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2983-2020

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.