# FDA recall Z-2980-2024

> **Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-07-17.

## Product

PE Centrifuge Temperature Controlled, REF: B36366, a component of the Power Express.

## Reason for recall

The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component of the Power Express Sample Holder can fail, causing the metal part to detach and enter the centrifuge. This detachment can result in damage to the centrifuge and potential destruction of the patient sample resulting in delayed results and possible exposure of lab technician to biohazardous material.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Panama, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Amirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2980-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-07-17
- **Report date:** 2024-09-11

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Munchen, Germany

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2980-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2980-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2980-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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