Beckman Coulter MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update Recall
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Beckman Coulter Inc. is recalling MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 DVD Kit due to incorrect algorithms that may cause false antimicrobial susceptibility test results.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 18, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Beckman Coulter Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 DVD Kit because analyzers contain incorrect algorithms which may affect antimicrobial susceptibility test results, leading to false susceptibility classifications.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers REF # D23354, MicroScan LabPro V5.03 Panel Update 11 DVD Kit (US) with UDI 15099590799250/V5.03 Panel Update 11. It affects the following instruments: B1018-280 MicroScan autoSCAN-4 Instrument, B1018-283 MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument, B1018-284 MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Instrument, B1018-440 DxM-1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument, and B1018-496 DxM-1096 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument. The recall number is Z-2889-2026 and involves US Nationwide distribution including AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV, and WY.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow guidance from the recalling firm regarding the affected software update.
Why This Matters
The Class II recall addresses potential inaccuracies in antimicrobial susceptibility testing that could impact treatment decisions.
Source
FDA recall Z-2889-2026, https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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