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Device recall

ROTOR ASSY-SW41, Reference Number 331362, when the rotors are installed in the following centrifuges: Optima XPN-100 (Model Numbers A99846 and A94469), Optima XPN-90 (Model Numbers A99842 and A94468), Optima XPN-80 (Model Numbers A99839 and A95765), Optima XE-100 (Model Numbers A99836 and A94516), and Optima XE-90 (Model Numbers A99833 and A94471)

FDA recall source

Recall number
Z-0202-2027
Event id
99882
Status
Ongoing
FDA classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Report date
Oct 28, 2026
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Initiated
Sep 21, 2026
Center classification date
Oct 21, 2026
Product code
JQC
Device type
Centrifuges (Micro, Ultra, Refrigerated) For Clinical Use
Reason
Rotors have been found with a non-conforming microstructure, which may result in some rotors breaking into two or more pieces during use. Rotors that break into multiple pieces during use may result in significant damage to materials (i.e., samples) being processed in the centrifuge and to the centrifuge instrument.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Quantity
336 units
Code info
Serial Numbers: 24U15250 to 26U15766; Optima UDI-DI: A99846 - 15099590416324, A99842 - 15099590415754, A99839 - 15099590415822, A99836 - 15099590415846, A99833 - 15099590415860
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Indianapolis, IN, United States