FDA · Class II · October 7, 2026

Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K recall: Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480…

Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K. is recalling Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480… – 492 units. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on October 7, 2026; it began on August 3, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

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Illustration: An FDA laboratory that tests medical devices – not the recalled product. Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, public domain.
ProductSystems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480…
BrandBeckman Coulter Mishima K.K
CompanyBeckman Coulter Mishima K.K.
TypeMedical devices
ClassificationClass II
Recall dateAugust 3, 2026
Published by FDAOctober 7, 2026
Quantity492 units
Recall ID99588
As listed by FDA

Recalled products

  1. 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.
    FDA recall number
    Z-3332-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    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.)
    Quantity
    492 units
    Classification
    Class II
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99588
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
Sunto-Gun, Japan

Why it was recalled

The reason the FDA lists: “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.”

Where it was sold

Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, NM, NY, OK, PA, SD, TX, and WI. The countries of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of, Latvia, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Taiwan, Province of China, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Viet Nam.”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99588, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480… recalled?

Yes. Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K. recalled it on August 3, 2026; FDA published it October 7, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have it?

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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