Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2689-2017)

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:

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: May 22, 2017

Date Posted: July 12, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2689-2017

Event ID: 77362

Reason for Recall:

When samples are prepared using the PrepPlus or PrepPlus 2 sample preparation systems and then run on a Flow cytometer, there is an imprecision in the absolute counts on only the first tube in a run.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 43 units

Code Information:

All serial numbers currently in the field

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated