DxC 500 AU Analyzer (Beckman Coulter) – Software Rack Limitation (2024)
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, REF C63520 is an automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.
Brand
Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K. 454-32 Higashino; Nagaizumi-Cho Sunto-Gun Japan
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Catalog Number: C63520 UDI-DI code: 14987666545065 Serial Numbers: 2023070010 2023060005 2023090015 2023070009 2023080011 2023080012 2023100019 2023100018 2023100020 2024010037 2024010036 2023110022 2024010038 2023090016 2024020040 2024020041 2024020039 2024020043 2024020042 2023110023 2024020045 2024020046 2024010024 2024010025
Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K. 454-32 Higashino; Nagaizumi-Cho Sunto-Gun Japan is recalling DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, REF C63520 is an automated chemistry analyzer that measures due to Due to a software issues, after the instrument processes 250 racks cumulatively, any subsequent racks with samples requiring rerun/reflex will be held. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Due to a software issues, after the instrument processes 250 racks cumulatively, any subsequent racks with samples requiring rerun/reflex will be held in the Sample Handler's Buffer area and and error code "9000" will be reported. This issue may cause a delay of results.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
during the week of 07/25/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter via email and postal mail to customers informing them that after the analyzer processes 250 racks cumulatively, any subsequent racks with samples requiring rerun/reflex will be held in the Sample Handler's Buffer area and an error code "9000" will be reported. Customer are instructed: . Monitor the rerun/reflex process if a rerun/reflex rack is held in the buffer area, manually retrieve the rack from the buffer area, manually order the rerun/reflex test and reload the sample onto the sample handler. Refer to Rerunning a Test section of the Instructions for Use on page 10-34. Beckman Coulter has implemented the correction with software V1.4 which was released on 06/21/2024. A Beckman Coulter service representative will contact customers to schedule the software upgrade. For any questions or assistance - contact the Beckman Coulter Customer Support via email https://www.beckmancoulter.com/en/support/contact-us
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026