The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

71 recalls in our database name Beckman Coulter, Inc. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

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26–50 of 71

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1913-2025·2025-06-11

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer software update prevents assay performance

    FDA is recalling Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers with software version 1.20 due to error codes that prevent assay performance and delay result generation. Field service may be required to resolve the issues.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, running software version 1.20
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1664-2025·2025-04-30

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer May Lose Communication with Laboratory System

    The Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer may lose communication with laboratory information systems under certain conditions, interrupting sample processing and delaying patient test result reporting. This could delay patient treatment.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1529-2025·2025-04-16

    DxI 9000 Analyzer Recalled for Electrical Short Risk on PCB Boards

    Beckman Coulter recalls the DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzer due to ground screws that may cause electrical shorts, potentially generating smoke and delaying patient test results.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137 in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1388-2025·2025-03-26

    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer Encoder Wheel Misalignment

    Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer (206 units) because an encoder wheel misalignment on the motor shaft can cause the instrument to stop and delay patient test results.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1386-2025·2025-03-26

    Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer motor alignment issue may delay results

    Beckman Coulter is recalling Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzers due to sample motor misalignment that may delay patient test result reporting. The recall affects 873 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number 81600N
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1387-2025·2025-03-26

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer Communication Failure Recall

    Beckman Coulter recalls certain DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzers due to firmware issues that can cause communication failures, potentially delaying patient result reporting.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, with Component PCB, TSI/RSI firmware C29278
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1326-2025·2025-03-19

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer wash wheel mixer defect may prevent operation

    Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer due to a mechanical defect in the wash wheel mixer that may prevent the device from operating properly. The defect can cause test delays or cancellation.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1249-2025·2025-03-12

    Access Erythropoietin Reagent Lot Produces Falsely Decreased Test Results

    Beckman Coulter's Access Erythropoietin (EPO) reagent lot 439363 produces falsely decreased test results with patient samples. Affected results may lead to improper diagnosis or unnecessary repeat testing.

    Product
    Access Erythropoietin (EPO), Catalog Number - A16364 a glycoprotein (~30,400 Daltons) produced primarily by the kidney, is the principal factor regulating red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in mammals. Renal production of EPO is regulated by changes in oxygen availabil
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    24 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1115-2025·2025-02-12

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzer recalled for software-related motion errors

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 61 DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzers worldwide due to a software error causing tray gripper motion errors that result in intermittent hard stops and delays in patient test results.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137; in-vitro diagnostic instrument
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0803-2025·2025-01-15

    Beckman Coulter PTH Assay Reagent Packs Recalled for Filling Defects

    Beckman Coulter is recalling Access PTH assay reagent packs from lot 339071 due to under- or over-filling in well 0, which could cause sealing issues, contamination, and inaccurate test results.

    Product
    Access Intact PTH assay, a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (parathyrin, PTH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Number A16972
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0727-2025·2025-01-01

    Cardiac troponin test reagent recalled for potential false results

    Beckman Coulter recalls 2.1 million units of Access hsTnI reagent worldwide due to contamination causing falsely elevated troponin results in patient samples.

    Product
    Access hsTnI Reagent, REF B52699, Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit. For the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0265-2025·2024-11-06

    Thyroglobulin Antibody Assay Instructions Incorrectly State Biotin Interference Resolution

    Beckman Coulter is recalling over 465,000 thyroglobulin antibody test kits because their instructions incorrectly state that biotin interference was addressed. The false information could lead to false-low test results.

    Product
    Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II, REF A32898, containing Instructions for Use, IFU REF B14994, B63978, and A38168. The Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II (TgAb) assay is used for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin antibody levels in human serum and plasma using the Ac
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0094-2025·2024-10-23

    Access TSH assay reagent packs may produce erroneously low results

    Certain lots of Beckman Coulter Access TSH reagent packs may produce erroneously low thyroid-stimulating hormone results. Affected kits should be verified before clinical use.

    Product
    The Access TSH (3rd IS) assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative etermdination of human thyroid-stimulating hormone (thyrotropin, TSH, hTSH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Measurements of thyroid s
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0093-2025·2024-10-23

    Beckman Coulter Urine Chemistry Controls May Produce False Positive Results

    Beckman Coulter IRISPEC urine chemistry control materials may intermittently fail to detect negative glucose, producing false positive control results that could delay patient test reporting.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter IRISPEC CA/CB/CC Urine Chemistry Controls, Catalog Number REF 800-7211 and 800-7702, in vitro diagnostic device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0025-2025·2024-10-16

    Medical Analyzer Software Flaw Allows Use of Expired Calibrator

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzers with software version 1.16.2 and prior can process orders using expired calibration material, potentially producing incorrect patient laboratory test results.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter Dxl 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF #C11137. An in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3180-2024·2024-09-25

    Beckman Coulter Analyzer Recalled for Pneumatic Tubing Defects

    Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer due to undersized pneumatic tubing in the reagent storage module, which can cause air leaks and compressor failures, potentially leading to test errors and delayed results.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Model Number C21510, RSM Pneumatic Tubing Kit item #2, REF C11137; in vitro diagnostic instrument
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1546-2024·2024-09-11

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer Recalled for Leaking Wash Buffer Tank

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 17 DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers due to cracks in the Internal Wash Buffer Tank that can cause leaking, potentially delaying test results and exposing users to chemical and physical hazards.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2735-2024·2024-09-04

    Immunoassay analyzer software may delay test processing with automation systems

    A software issue in DxI 9000 Access analyzers connected to laboratory automation systems may prevent processing of all samples, flagging tests as timed out and potentially delaying patient results.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog #C11137.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2544-2024·2024-08-21

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access analyzer software causes delayed test results

    Beckman Coulter has recalled 183 DxI 9000 Access analyzers due to a software issue that causes delays in test result reporting. When connected to a Laboratory Automation System, software versions 1.17 and below send out-of-sequence messages, potentially delaying patient treatment.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog #C11137.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2545-2024·2024-08-21

    Discrete Chemistry Analyzer Recalled Due to Carousel Malfunction

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 59 units of its Access 2 Immunoassay System Analyzer due to misaligned index wheels causing carousel motion errors that disable the analyzer and cancel patient tests.

    Product
    Discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2414-2024·2024-07-31

    Dxl 9000 Immunoassay Analyzer Recalled for Corrosion of USB Cable Contacts

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 143 Dxl 9000 Immunoassay Analyzers due to nonconforming USB cables with brass instead of gold contacts. Brass may corrode, potentially disabling internal communication and delaying patient test results.

    Product
    Dxl 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog #C11137.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2237-2024·2024-07-10

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer Tubing Malfunction Causes Test Errors

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzers may produce false or delayed test results due to pneumatic tubing disconnection during operation. Nine instruments are affected across the US and Europe.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer is a discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use. It is an in-vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human bod
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2264-2024·2024-07-10

    Immunoassay Analyzer Software Defect May Cause Incorrect Test Calibration

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 116 DxI 9000 Immunoassay Analyzers due to a software defect that fails to properly validate calibrator barcodes, potentially resulting in incorrect calibration curves and erroneous patient test results.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, C11137; in-vitro diagnostic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1376-2024·2024-04-03

    Access Substrate Reagent Bottles Recalled for Missing Product Labels

    Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Substrate reagent bottles (REF 81906) due to missing product labels on certain manufacturing lots. While the missing labels may delay patient test result reporting, no incorrect results have been reported.

    Product
    Access Substrate, REF 81906, For use with the Access Immunoassay Systems
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1303-2024·2024-03-27

    Access Total T4 thyroxine assay recalled for test imprecision

    Beckman Coulter recalls Access Total T4 thyroxine assay due to imprecision that may cause erroneous or delayed diagnostic results.

    Product
    Access Total T4, REF 33800, IVD, thyroxine reagent assay.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide