Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0059-2013)

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:

Unicel Closed Tube Aliquotter (UCTA) for UniCel DxC 660i, UniCel DxC 680i, UniCel DxC 860i, UniCel DxC 880i Synchron Access Clinical Systems. Part Number A45853. Product Usage: The UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems are fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzers designed for the in-vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries. Analysis can be performed on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and whole blood (sample type is chemistry dependent).

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 6, 2012

Date Posted: October 24, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0059-2013

Event ID: 63191

Reason for Recall:

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the current sample syringe pump drive assemblies installed on DxC Integrated ystem with UniCel Closted Tube Aliquotter (UCTA) serial numbers between 547 and 574 may cause a hardware motion error (ID0x08000501).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 18 units

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: 547-574 (UCTA)

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution and US (nationwide) and the countries of China, France, Italy and Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated