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Beckman Coulter Inc. recalls COULTER PrepPlus, Part Number: 286600 Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus, is a microprocessor-controlled pipetting
Recalled October 10, 2012 · FDA recall Z-0002-2013 · Beckman Coulter
Hazard
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the Coulter PrepPlus may experience intermittant reagent level sense failures where the instrument may not produce a warning that a reagent vial is low or out of reagent. · FDA Class II
Units
36 units total (15 units in the US)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Australia, Botswana, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Malawi and Sweden.
Description
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the Coulter PrepPlus may experience intermittant reagent level sense failures where the instrument may not produce a warning that a reagent vial is low or out of reagent.
Product
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.
Manufacturer(s)
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →