Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0768-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 25, 2016

Date Posted: December 21, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0768-2017

Event ID: 75576

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 131 units total (130 units in US)

Code Information:

Software Version 4.42, Part No. 6000-0050, 6000-0051, 6000-0052, 6000-0053, 6000-0054, and 6000-0060.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Mexico.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated