Recall Z-1235-2026

Reason for recall

Sample preparation system designed to automate staining, lysing, cell washing has a software error that causes samples to be dispensed close to or touching tube bottoms, which could dislodge fluid line, result in sample loss, spillage, make instrument inoperable and will lead to unintentional removal of 60-100 microliters from final sample, may lead to incorrect diagnosis or patient management.

FDA-determined cause: Software change control

Action taken

On 12/23/2025, recall notices were mailed and emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) To mitigate the risk of contact between the dispense probe and the tube bottom, utilize CellMek SPS output tubes distributed by Beckman Coulter. 2) For absolute count assays, use the CellMek SPS on-board counting bead feature. Do not add counting beads to samples manually after preparation with CellMek SPS. 3) Share the content of this letter with your laboratory and/or medical director regarding the need to review previous patient test results. If you have forwarded any of the affected product listed above to another laboratory, please provide them a copy of this letter. 4) Firm recommends posting this letter on or near the affected instruments. 5) Complete and return the response form. Firm will perform an on-site service modification to update your instrument software to correct this issue. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the firm's Customer Support Center: http://www.beckman.com, (800) 369-0333