MicroScan WalkAway-40 Medical Instruments Recalled for Incorrect Power Connector Rating
Three MicroScan WalkAway-40 medical instruments were recalled because they have an AC power connector rated at 1 ampere instead of the correct 10 ampere rating. This mismatch poses a potential electrical and fire hazard.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product with a potential electrical and fire hazard, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source. The hazard stems from an undersized connector that could overheat under the instrument's normal operating load.
Plain-English summary
Beckman Coulter Inc. has recalled three MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus reconditioned medical instruments (catalog number B1018-340R) due to an assembly defect in the AC power entry connector.
The instruments were assembled with an AC power entry connector inlet rated for 1 ampere instead of the correct 10 ampere rating. This mismatch between the connector's design rating and the instrument's power requirements creates a potential electrical and fire hazard.
The recalled instruments were distributed worldwide, with U.S. distribution across 31 states and territories, and international distribution across 20 countries including Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Yemen.
The recalled product
- Product
- MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Reconditioned Instrument REF B1018-340R
- Manufacturer
- Beckman Coulter Inc.
- Affected units
- 3
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
See all 6 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Beckman Coulter Inc.
See all →- ModerateBeckman Coulter Recalls DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules Due to Software Error
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- ModerateBeckman Coulter DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Recalled for Software Error
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- HighBeckman Coulter DxC 500 AU Analyzer Software Defect Recall
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-26
- HighBeckman Coulter DxC 500i Analyzer Modules Recalled for Software Defect
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-26
- High
Same hazard · electrical hazard
See all →- HighDigital angiography and radiography systems may remain energized when switched off
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-10
- High2026 Brinkley RV Model Z Trailers Recalled for Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-01-23
- HighBabyletto Kiwi recliner USB modules can overheat and spark in use
CPSC · 2025-07-17
- HighSignature Laparoscopic Alligator Grasper Instrument Recall Safety Issue
FDA (Devices) · 2025-06-11
- HighSignature Laparoscopic Sharp Tooth Grasper Insulation Defect Recall
FDA (Devices) · 2025-06-11
Similar recalls
- HighBeckman Coulter Recalls MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instruments
FDA (Devices) · 2021-04-14
- HighBeckman Coulter MicroScan WalkAway-40 Plus Reconditioned Instruments Recalled
FDA (Devices) · 2021-04-14
- HighBeckman Coulter MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Instruments Recalled for Reagent Dispensing Defect
FDA (Devices) · 2021-04-14
- HighBeckman Coulter Recalls MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instruments
FDA (Devices) · 2021-04-14
- SevereBeckman Coulter MicroScan Panel Update DVD Kits Recalled
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- High