Coulter PrepPlus — Class II medical device recall Z-2689-2017
Terminated recall by Beckman Coulter Inc., reported 2017-07-12. When samples are prepared using the PrepPlus or PrepPlus 2 sample preparation systems and then run on a Flow c
| Recall number | Z-2689-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-05-22 |
| Classified | 2017-07-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-07-12 |
| Terminated | 2021-03-31 |
| Quantity | 43 units |
| Model numbers | 286600 |
Product
Coulter PrepPlus, Part Number 286600, Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus is a microprocessor-controlled pipetting and diluting system designed for automating sample preparation or assay methods. It is capable of aspirating and dispensing liquid samples.
Reason for recall
When samples are prepared using the PrepPlus or PrepPlus 2 sample preparation systems and then run on a Flow cytometer, there is an imprecision in the absolute counts on only the first tube in a run.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.