Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 14, 2026
Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may not successfully restart following a standard shutdown, even after mult…
Beckman Coulter, Inc. recalled Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxl 600, Part numbers: A71460, A71461, A30260; Immunoassay Metho… - a moderate-severity action.
Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxl 600, Part numbers: A71460, A71461, A30260; Immunoassay Metho… was recalled by Beckman Coulter, Inc. in January 14, 2026. Reason: Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may n…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1025-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may n….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1025-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1025-2026) was formally reported on January 14, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 26, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Beckman Coulter, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Chaska, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 1272 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may not successfully restart following a standard shutdown, even after multiple attempts. If this issue occurs, the… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bu…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1272 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxl 600, Part numbers: A71460, A71461, A30260; Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit
Beckman Coulter has determined that, due to a potential communication issue, the analyzers listed above may not successfully restart following a standard shutdown, even after multiple attempts. If this issue occurs, the instrument will be unable to complete initialization and transition to Ready mode and the instrument will not process patient samples, QCs or calibrators. This causes delayed results.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1025-2026 |
| Date reported | January 14, 2026 |
| Date initiated | November 26, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter, Inc. |
| Firm location | Chaska, MN |
| Affected scope | 1272 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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