FDA recall record

Beckman Coulter CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System, REF: C44603, with software recall — FDA Z-1235-2026

Sample preparation system designed to automate staining, lysing, cell washing has a software error that causes samples to be dispensed close to or…

Class IIclassification
Z-1235-2026official record ID
Feb 11, 2026report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1235-2026
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmBeckman Coulter, Inc.
Report dateFeb 11, 2026
Recall initiation dateDec 23, 2025
Quantity50
LocationMiami, FL, United States

Official product description

CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System, REF: C44603, with software

Why the product was recalled

Sample preparation system designed to automate staining, lysing, cell washing has a software error that causes samples to be dispensed close to or touching tube bottoms, which could dislodge fluid line, result in sample loss, spillage, make instrument inoperable and will lead to unintentional removal of 60-100 microliters from final sample, may lead to incorrect diagnosis or patient management.

Distribution information

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MO, WA, MA, IL, AL, OR, IL and the countries of AB, BE, ES, FR, NL, ON, DE, AT, VIC, AU, GB, SK, MX, CH.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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