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FDA Device recall Z-3332-2026

Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480 REF / UDI-DI code: B96692 / 14987666542965 B96693 /…

On 2026-10-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480 REF / UDI-DI code: B96692 / 14987666542965 B96693 /… by Beckman Coulter Mishima K K, citing certain AU480 chemistry analyzers, with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC PCs, may output the message System Stopped By Fatal Error: DBConnectionError AlarmDB when launching the….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-3332-2026
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2026-08-03
Published2026-10-07
Last updated2026-10-13 05:30 UTC
CompanyBeckman Coulter Mishima K K
DistributionUS

Product

Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480 REF / UDI-DI code: B96692 / 14987666542965 B96693 / 14987666542972 B12183 / 14987666540671 The AU480 Chemistry Analyzer measure analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material, and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.

Reason

Certain AU480 chemistry analyzers, with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC PCs, may output the message System Stopped By Fatal Error: DBConnectionError AlarmDB when launching the instrument software, using PC pre-installed with Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express. When this occurs, AlarmDB becomes unreadable and the instrument software cannot be started. This causes a delay in obtaining patient results.

Identifiers

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Products containing affected software: Item Numbers / UDI-DI codes: Item Number: B96692 UDI-DI code: 14987666542965 It…Products containing affected software: Item Numbers / UDI-DI codes: Item Number: B96692 UDI-DI code: 14987666542965 Item Number: B96693 UDI-DI code: 14987666542972 Item Number: B12183 UDI-DI code: 14987666540671 Item Number: N3151400 UDI-DI code: Due to the age of the device and the fact that it has exceeded its storage period, the UDI number is not available.)

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-10-13 05:30 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

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Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3332-2026%22

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