Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 600, Part Numbers: A71460, A30260 recall: An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components

Recall published 12 months ago

An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components within the gantry assembly, a z-axis CAD movement motion error may occur and cause an analyzer to enter a Not Ready or Paused state, leading to a delay in obtaining results.

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: An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components within the gantry assembly, a z-axis CAD movement motion error may occur and cause an analyzer to enter a Not Ready or Paused state, leading to a delay in obtaining results.

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-0428-2026
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
80 units
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
A71460, UDI/DI 15099590369224, Serial Numbers: 902515, 902529, 902528, 902534, 902526, 902527, 902523, 902522, 902524, 902505, 902578, 902579, 902545, 902530, 902531, 902581, 902504, 902514, 902525, 902535, 902566, 902516, 902518, 902532, 902555, 902558, 902564, 902519, 902521, 902559, 902511, 902549, 902554, 902547, 902582, 902583; A30260, UDI/DI 15099590341602, Serial Numbers: 902536, 902541, 902517, 902563, 902565, 902557, 902513, 902507, 902543, 902560, 902562, 902506, 902508, 902574, 902533, 902572, 902540, 902569, 902568, 902577, 902510, 902580, 902567, 902573, 902570, 902571, 902538, 902553, 902552, 902512, 902539, 902561, 902575, 902544, 902542, 902556, 902537, 902509, 902520, 902546, 902548, 902551, 902550, 902576.
UPC codes
15099590369224, 15099590341602

Products covered by this recall

Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 600, Part Numbers: A71460, A30260; Photometric Chemistry Analyzer

Check your product

The notice names 14 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.

  • 15099590369224
  • 15099590341602

Model or item number

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

  • A71460
  • A30260

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • 902515
  • 902529
  • 902528
  • 902534
  • 902526
  • 902536
  • 902541
  • 902517
  • 902563
  • 902565

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. 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.

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. — 1000 Lake Hazeltine Dr, Chaska, MN, 55318-1037

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?

An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components within the gantry assembly, a z-axis CAD movement motion error may occur and cause an analyzer to enter a Not Ready or Paused state, leading to a delay in obtaining results. An internal investigation has determined that due to defective sub-components within the gantry assembly, a z-axis CAD movement motion error may occur and cause an analyzer to enter a Not Ready or Paused state, leading to a delay in obtaining results.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 15099590369224, 15099590341602; model number A71460, A30260. 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.

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