FDA recall record

Beckman Coulter MicroScan LabPro Data Management System recall — FDA Z-0768-2017

Beckman Coulter has received and confirmed reports of an intermittent and unexpected behavior when loading new panels into a WalkAway instrument using…

Class IIclassification
Z-0768-2017official record ID
Dec 21, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0768-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBeckman Coulter Inc.
Report dateDec 21, 2016
Recall initiation dateOct 25, 2016
Quantity131 units total (130 units in US)
LocationBrea, CA, United States

Official product description

MicroScan LabPro Data Management System. Intended to manage both microbial identification (ID) and antimicrobial agent susceptibility testing (AST) data generated from MicroScan instruments or manually entered microbiology test results, for use by trained laboratory personnel.

Why the product was recalled

Beckman Coulter has received and confirmed reports of an intermittent and unexpected behavior when loading new panels into a WalkAway instrument using LabPro Data Management System version 4.42. The issue could cause workflow interruption with a potential of delaying reporting results due to the inability to begin processing new panels.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Mexico.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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