—#144164

Product

MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System, Software Versions 1.0 to 4.41 Catalog No. 10638819, 10638820, 10638823, 10638824, 10638825,10638826, 10714149,10714159, 10805072, 10805073, 10975000, 10975001, 6000-0008, 6000-0026. Japan: 10638819 LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit 10638820 LabPro v4.11 System Software 10805072 LabPro MBT Non-Connect Systems v4.30 10805073 LabPro MBT Connect Systems v4.30 Canada: 6000-0008 LabPro v4.41 Panel Update-06 Kit 6000-0026 LabPro Connect v4.41 Panel Update-06 Kit 10638823 LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit 10638825 LabPro v4.11 System Software 10638824 LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit Europe: 10638824 LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit 10638826 LabPro v4.11 System Software USA: 10714149, LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit 10714150 LabPro v4.11 System Software 10975000 ASM LabPro-MBT v4.40 10975001 ASM LabPro-MBT v4.40 for Connect 6000-0008 LabPro v4.41 Panel Update-06 Kit 6000-0026 LabPro Connect v4.41 Panel Update-06 Kit ROW: 6000-0008 LabPro v4.41 Panel Update-06 Kit 10638823 LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit 10638825 LabPro v4.11 System Software 10638824 LabPro v4.11 Software Update Kit 10638826 LabPro v4.11 System Software Product Usage: LabPro Data Management System is a Microsoft Windows based software program and is intended to manage both microbial identification (ID) and antimicrobial agent susceptibility testing (AST) data generated from MicroScan instruments or manually entered microbiology test results, for use by trained laboratory personnel. LabPro AlertEx is a functional subset of the LabPro Data Management System that analyzes MicroScan ID and AST data, or other predefined parameters, against a series of established rules/alerts and notifies the user of unusual and/or critical conditions, which may warrant further analysis or actions.

FDA product code: OUG — Medical Device Data System
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General Hospital
Affected lot / code info: not applicable

Why it was recalled

Beckman Coulter is recalling the MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System because the software incorrectly allows the operator to manually edit the carbohydrate substrates when manually reading dried overnight gram negative panels with an ID Hold status.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

An Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated 2/11/2016 was sent to all customers who purchased the MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System, Version 1.0 to Version 4.41. Beckman Coulter is expanding the recall that was initiated in July 2015 regarding FA-25776 for the MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Customer Support Representative: http:www.beckmancoulter.com, (800) 677-7226 in US and Canada. Customers outside of US and Canada, are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.

Recalling firm

Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Address: 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California 92821-6232

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Affected geographies: Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, French Guiana, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-02-11
Terminated: 2018-01-04
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #144164. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.