The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2973-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

Beckman Coulter DxC 500i Analyzer Modules Recalled for Software Defect

Beckman Coulter is recalling DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules due to a software defect that may cause erroneous patient test results.

What this means for you

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where erroneous patient test results could lead to harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Beckman Coulter Inc. is recalling specific DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules that are running software version 1.5 or lower. The affected modules include the DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE (Part Number C63522), the DxC 500 AU Module (Part Number C63521), and the Access 2 Module (Part Number C13252). These products were distributed worldwide and across the United States.

The recall is due to a software defect in the Parameter Package (PP) import logic. When a new Parameter Package version is imported to a system that already has an existing Parameter Package onboard, the logic overwrites all predefined calculated test rules, including those previously modified by the user. This causes user-customized rules to revert silently to their default expressions without an explicit error notification, potentially generating erroneous patient test results. The issue does not affect new installations.

Healthcare facilities using these specific analyzer modules with software version 1.5 or lower should contact Beckman Coulter Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the software defect.

The recalled product

Product
Beckman Coulter DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules using software version 1.5 or lower: 1) DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE, DxC 500i, Part Number C63522; 2) DxC 500 AU Module, DxC 500i, Part Number C63521; 3) Access 2 Module, DxC 500i, Part Number C13252; DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemi

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 (6)

  • 1) Part Number C63522
  • UDI/DI 14987666545089
  • 2) Part Number C63521
  • UDI/DI 14987666545072
  • 3) Part Number C13252
  • UDI/DI 15099590742331.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.