Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Beckman Coulter Inc. DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE, DxC 500i, With ISE recall: On a clinical analyzer, when ordering a Clinical Chemistry (CC) combination

Recall published 1+ years ago

On a clinical analyzer, when ordering a Clinical Chemistry (CC) combination test simultaneously with an Immunoassay (IA) test, if the IA test is processed between the CC tests, CC sample status will remain In Progress with no errors, may cause processing delays.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: On a clinical analyzer, when ordering a Clinical Chemistry (CC) combination test simultaneously with an Immunoassay (IA) test, if the IA test is processed between the CC tests, CC sample status will remain In Progress with no errors, may cause processing delays.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0032-2026
Published
October 8, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
116
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
REF/UDI-DI: C63522/14987666545089, C63521/14987666545072. Software Versions: SW 1.3.3 and 1.3.4
UPC codes
14987666545089

Products covered by this recall

DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE, DxC 500i, With ISE, REF: C63522 and DxC 500 AU Module, DxC 500i, Without ISE, REF: C6352; part of the DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 14987666545089

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • C63522
  • DxC 500 AU Module
  • DxC 500i
  • Without ISE
  • C6352
  • UDI-DI

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Beckman Coulter Inc. — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Beckman Coulter Inc. — 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Beckman Coulter Inc. medical devices recalled?

On a clinical analyzer, when ordering a Clinical Chemistry (CC) combination test simultaneously with an Immunoassay (IA) test, if the IA test is processed between the CC tests, CC sample status will remain In Progress with no errors, may cause processing delays. On a clinical analyzer, when ordering a Clinical Chemistry (CC) combination test simultaneously with an Immunoassay (IA) test, if the IA test is processed between the CC tests, CC sample status will remain In Progress with no errors, may cause processing delays.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 14987666545089; model number C63522, DxC 500 AU Module, DxC 500i. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

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