Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21517 |
| Brand Name: | Beckamn Coulter Recapper for the AutoMate 2500 |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Beckman Coulter NZ Ltd Suite 2, Level 4 30 St Benedicts Street Newton AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 446 109 |
| Manufacturer: | Beckman Coulter Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified there is a potential that a component on the recapper Module did not have the required coating specified for that part. The coating on the recapper component helps to both ensure the longevity of the part, and help the gripper to release the parafilm so it properly seals to the tube. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/6/2017 |
