Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Beckman Coulter Inc. Synchron Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol Reagent, REF: 969706 recall: Beckman Coulter has identified that there is an increased probability

Recall published 12 months ago

Beckman Coulter has identified that there is an increased probability Synchron Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD REF 969706) reagent lot M404166 may generate false high results. The issue was discovered internally and confirmed on August 19, 2025 by Beckman Coulter.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Beckman Coulter has identified that there is an increased probability Synchron Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD REF 969706) reagent lot M404166 may generate false high results. The issue was discovered internally and confirmed on August 19, 2025 by Beckman Coulter.

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-0441-2026
Published
November 12, 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
2,932 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
REF: 969706. Lot: M404166. Expiration Date: 30Nov2025

Products covered by this recall

SYNCHRON Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD) Reagent, REF: 969706

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 30Nov2025 — 2
  • 932 units

Model or item number

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

  • 969706 — REF

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. — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

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?

Beckman Coulter has identified that there is an increased probability Synchron Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD REF 969706) reagent lot M404166 may generate false high results. The issue was discovered internally and confirmed on August 19, 2025 by Beckman Coulter. Beckman Coulter has identified that there is an increased probability Synchron Systems Direct LDL Cholesterol (LDLD REF 969706) reagent lot M404166 may generate false high results. The issue was discovered internally and confirmed on August 19, 2025 by Beckman Coulter.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 30Nov2025 — 2 or 932 units; model number 969706 — REF. 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?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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