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Device product

CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System, REF: C44603. Software versions 2.2.122.0 and prior, and Instructions for Use (IFU) revisions AD and prior. These CellMek devices include Cassette E.

Z-0412-2026

September 08, 2025

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Event
Event 97531
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
108 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0412-2026

Official wording

Reason: Automated pipetting, diluting and specimen processing workstations for flow cytometric analysis device instructions for use list incorrect dead volumes: Cassette Type/List volume/correct volume, B/750/1582 microliters, and E/1300/2093 microliters. Device software does not rock Cassette E, used with 15mmX92mm Sarstedt tubes. May lead to incorrect diagnosis or error in patient management/treatment.

Code information: All serial numbers between BE43003 through BJ18014, manufactured from 12/03/2021 to 04/15/2025. Software versions 2.2.122.0 and prior, and Instructions for Use (IFU) revisions AD and prior. These CellMek devices include Cassette E.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, FL, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NY, OR, TN, UT, WA and the countries Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Derived failure modes

  • Device software or design

    reason.device_software_design · v1.0.0

    software does not rock Cassette E, used with 15mmX92mm Sarstedt tubes. May