Beckman Coulter Recalls MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC Panels
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin failed to mention performance limitations for Proteus mirabilis and Imipenem.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard involves a lack of information regarding performance limitations rather than a direct physical defect causing injury.
Plain-English summary
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling MicroScan Microbiology Systems Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels, specifically the Neg MIC 38 panel (Catalog B1017-412). These panels are used in laboratories to determine antimicrobial agent susceptibility and identify aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative bacilli.
The recall was initiated because a Technical Support Bulletin issued in February 2013 did not mention a performance limitation regarding Proteus mirabilis and Imipenem when using the CLSI M100-S20 revised interpretive criteria. This omission could affect the accuracy of susceptibility reporting for these specific conditions.
Approximately 216,240 boxes were distributed in the United States and 84,249 boxes were distributed outside the U.S. to various countries including Canada, Germany, and Brazil. Healthcare facilities and laboratories that have received these panels should stop using them and contact Beckman Coulter for instructions on return or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Imipenem Dilutions for Reporting CLSI M100-S20 Breakpoints Panel: Neg MIC 38, Catalog B1017-412 Microbiology: For use with MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels and Dried Gram Ne
- Manufacturer
- Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Catalog number: B1017-412
- Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10371535.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 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.
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