Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0002-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

COULTER PrepPlus, Part Number: 286600 Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus, is a microprocessor-controlled pipetting and diluting system, designed for automating sample preparation or assay methods. It is capable of aspirating and dispensing liquid samples.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 20, 2012

Date Posted: October 10, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0002-2013

Event ID: 63134

Reason for Recall:

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the Coulter PrepPlus may experience intermittant reagent level sense failures where the instrument may not produce a warning that a reagent vial is low or out of reagent.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 36 units total (15 units in the US)

Code Information:

All Serial Numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Australia, Botswana, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Malawi and Sweden.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated