# FDA recall Z-0046-2018

> **Beckman Coulter Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-08-03.

## Product

Power Processor 1K Stockyard.    The Power Processor performs all pre-analytical sample tube  preparation.

## Reason for recall

Beckman Coulter has identified that due to a PLC software nonconformity the 1K Stockyard  can initiate a retrieval of a sample tube during the rack loading process, which should not  occur. This issue and associated complaint were discovered and filed internally.

## Distribution

China  France  Italy  Kuwait  Spain  Turkey  United States

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0046-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Beckman Coulter Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-08-03
- **Report date:** 2017-11-01
- **Termination date:** 2023-09-27

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Brea, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0046-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0046-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-16 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0046-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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