United StatesWhat's being recalled
ROTOR ASSY-SW40, Reference Number 331302, when the rotors are installed in the following centrifuges: Optima XPN-100 (Model Numbers A99846 and A94469), Optima XPN-90 (Model Numbers A99842 and A94468), Optima XPN-80 (Model Numbers A99839 and A95765), Optima XE-100 (Model Numbers A99836 and A94516), and Optima XE-90 (Model Numbers A99833 and A94471)
ROTOR ASSY-SW41, Reference Number 331362, when the rotors are installed in the following centrifuges: Optima XPN-100 (Model Numbers A99846 and A94469), Optima XPN-90 (Model Numbers A99842 and A94468), Optima XPN-80 (Model Numbers A99839 and A95765), Optima XE-100 (Model Numbers A99836 and A94516), and Optima XE-90 (Model Numbers A99833 and A94471)
Recalling firm: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, United States.
How to identify it
Serial Numbers: 24U15260 to 26U15764; Optima UDI-DI: A99846 - 15099590416324, A99842 - 15099590415754, A99839 - 15099590415822, A99836 - 15099590415846, A99833 - 15099590415860 Serial Numbers: 24U15250 to 26U15766; Optima UDI-DI: A99846 - 15099590416324, A99842 - 15099590415754, A99839 - 15099590415822, A99836 - 15099590415846, A99833 - 15099590415860
The hazard
Optima XE XPN ultracentrifuge rotors may contain a microstructure defect that can cause rotors to break into two or more pieces (bifurcate) during a centrifugation run, resulting in destruction of samples being processed. When used for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) sample preparation, rotor breakage may delay patient test results. Additionally, sample destruction may expose laboratory personnel to biohazardous materials.
Rotors have been found with a non-conforming microstructure, which may result in some rotors breaking into two or more pieces during use. Rotors that break into multiple pieces during use may result in significant damage to materials (i.e., samples) being processed in the centrifuge and to the centrifuge instrument.
What to do
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Where it was sold
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The official notice
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