Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0354-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | May 24, 2018 |
| Quantity | 25 |
| Location | Brea, CA, United States |
Official product description
Software Package, Sorting-Drive 4.2 User Kit, Part No. B73488, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH The Sorting-Drive itself is an optional software to be used with the Automate 2500 Family of products. The system automates the process of sorting, decapping, and archiving samples. The Sorting-Drive 4.2. User Kit includes the Sorting-Drive Client software application that includes an option for manual printing of barcodes for sample tubes.
Why the product was recalled
Sorting-Drive software version 4.2 (released in October 2015) introduced a new option which included the Sorting-Drive Client that is used for manual printing of barcodes. When printing consecutively numbered tube labels using this optional Barcode Counter function, the system incorrectly converts numbers with consecutive multiple zeroes in the middle, potentially leading to wrong barcode IDs. The firm reports this does not affect automated label creation or reprinting of individual labels and that no other system functions are affected.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark ,France, Germany, Greece ,Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy ,Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania ,Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal , Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia ,South Africa , Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey , and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: N/A.
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