Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 9, 2025
Beckman Coulter has determined that device software versions V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3. have a defect due of which, when all constituent tests of a calculated result are …
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Catalog Numbers/UDI codes: C63519 / 149876665450… - a moderate-severity action.
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Catalog Numbers/UDI codes: C63519 / 149876665450… was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in April 9, 2025. Reason: Beckman Coulter has determined that device software versions V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3. have a defec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1517-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter has determined that device software versions V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3. have a defec….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1517-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1517-2025) was formally reported on April 9, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 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 Brea, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 143 systems (U.S. 74 and O.U.S. 69).
The documented reason for this recall is: Beckman Coulter has determined that device software versions V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3. have a defect due of which, when all constituent tests of a calculated result are rerun, either manually ordered by the op… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: U.S. (nationwide) to states of: AL, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, AI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WI; O.U.S. (foreign) to countries of: Australia, Belgium, B…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
143 systems (U.S. 74 and O.U.S. 69)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Catalog Numbers/UDI codes: C63519 / 14987666545058 C63520 / 14987666545065 The Beckman Coulter DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is an automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.
Beckman Coulter has determined that device software versions V1.3, V1.4, V1.4.1, V1.4.2, V1.4.3. have a defect due of which, when all constituent tests of a calculated result are rerun, either manually ordered by the operator at the analyzer or automatically triggered by predefined rules in System Configuration, the calculated result will not be recalculated using the constituent tests rerun results. The system will report only the calculated result using the initial constituent tests results to the operator and LIS/Remisol. The issue was identified by Beckman Coulter internal engineering testing. The defect may cause a delay in reporting patient results.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1517-2025 |
| Date reported | April 9, 2025 |
| Date initiated | February 26, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 143 systems (U.S. 74 and O.U.S. 69) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: U.S. (nationwide) to states of: AL, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, AI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WI; O.U.S. (foreign) to countries of: Australia, Belgium, Bosnia/Herzegovina, C… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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