Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-0046-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Power Processor 1K Stockyard. The Power Processor performs all pre-analytical sample tube preparation.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 3, 2017

Date Posted: November 1, 2017

Recall Number: Z-0046-2018

Event ID: 77982

Reason for Recall:

Beckman Coulter has identified that due to a PLC software nonconformity the 1K Stockyard can initiate a retrieval of a sample tube during the rack loading process, which should not occur. This issue and associated complaint were discovered and filed internally.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 27 units

Code Information:

Software version PLC V26R10

Distribution Pattern:

China France Italy Kuwait Spain Turkey United States

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated