Software Package, iPAW 4.2 User Kit, Part No. B73489, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH The iPAW 4.2 User Kit (PN B73489) includes the iPAW software application CD (version 4.2). This function is primarily used to copy an existing barcode ID to replace the label of an individual sample tube because the original label is deteriorated.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Sorting-Drive software version 4.2 (released in October 2015) introduced a new option for iPAW and the Sorting-Drive Client that is used for manual printing of barcodes. When printing consecutively numbered tube labels using this optional Barcode Counter function, the system incorrectly converts numbers with consecutive multiple zeroes in the middle, potentially leading to wrong barcode IDs. The firm reports that this does not affect automated label creation or reprinting of individual labels and that no other system functions are affected.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Software Package, iPAW 4.2 User Kit, Part No. B73489, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH The iPAW 4.2 User Kit (PN B73489) includes the iPAW software application CD (version 4.2). This function is primarily used to copy an existing barcode ID to replace the label of an individual sample tube because the original label is deteriorated.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0356-2019

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