Beckman Coulter MicroScan Neg MIC 56 panels recalled for potential well contamination
Beckman Coulter has recalled MicroScan Neg MIC 56 antimicrobial susceptibility testing panels (Catalog C42464, Lot 2026-01-03) due to potential contamination in the test wells. These panels are used by laboratories to identify bacteria and test antibiotic resistance. Contaminated panels could produce inaccurate test results.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Beckman Coulter recalls
What to do
- Stop using MicroScan Neg MIC 56 panels with Catalog Number C42464 and Lot Number 2026-01-03.
- Contact Beckman Coulter or your laboratory supplier for instructions on returning or replacing affected panels.
- If results from these panels were already reported, notify the ordering physician or facility.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- MicroScan Neg MIC 56 REF C42464 UDI-DI code: 15099590731212 MicroScan panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative bacilli.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
Details
- Units affected
- 685 boxes
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 2040 Enterprise Blvd, West Sacramento, CA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- Z-1609-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- MicroScan Neg MIC 56 REF C42464 UDI-DI code: 15099590731212 MicroScan panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative bacilli. Due to the likely presence of contamination in well(s). Catalog Number: C42464 UDI-DI code: 15099590731212 Lot Number: 2026-01-03 Distribution: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, IN, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OK, PA, and TX. Affected quantity: 685 boxes
- Hazard
- Due to the likely presence of contamination in well(s).
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