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Beckman Coulter Inc.: Sorting-Drive software version 4.2 (released in October 2015) introduced a new option which included the Sorting-Drive Client that is used for manual printing of barcodes. When printing consecutively numbered tube labels using this optional Barcode Counter function, the system incorrectly converts numbers with consecutive multiple zeroes in the middle, potentially leading to wrong barcode IDs. The firm reports this does not affect automated label creation or reprinting o

Agency Publication Date: October 31, 2018
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Affected Products

Product: Software Package, Sorting-Drive 4.2 User Kit, Part No. B73488, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH The Sorting-Drive itself is an optional software to be used with the Automate 2500 Family of products. The system automates the process of sorting, decapping, and archiving samples. The Sorting-Drive 4.2. User Kit includes the Sorting-Drive Client software application that includes an option for manual printing of barcodes for sample tubes.

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Product: Software Package, Sorting-Drive 4.2.1 User Kit for Windows XP and Windows 10, Part No. B95347, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH The Sorting-Drive itself is an optional software to be used with the Automate 2500 Family of products. . The Sorting-Drive 4.2.1 User Kit includes the Sorting-Drive Client software application that includes an option for manual printing of barcodes for sample tubes; version 4.2 was replaced by version 4.2.1 (they both contain the same option for manu

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Product: Software Package, iPAW 4.2 User Kit, Part No. B73489, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH The iPAW 4.2 User Kit (PN B73489) includes the iPAW software application CD (version 4.2). This function is primarily used to copy an existing barcode ID to replace the label of an individual sample tube because the original label is deteriorated.

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Product: Software Package, iPAW 4.2.1 User Kit for Windows XP and Windows 10, Part No. B95343, Manufactured by: Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH Sorting-Drive software version 4.2 (released in October 2015) introduced a new option for iPAW and the Sorting-Drive Client that is used for manual printing of barcodes.

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Product: Sorting-Drive Product Part, Sorting-Drive Plus Kit (Sorting Drive Software v4.2.1), Part No. A89483, Beckman Coulter, Inc. The Sorting-Drive Plus Kit includes the Sorting-Drive 4.2.1 User Kit which includes the Sorting-Drive 4.2.1 Software DVD. . The Sorting-Drive software facilitates the Laboratory Information System (LIS) connection to AutoMate 2500 Family systems. .

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Product: Sorting-Drive Professional Part, Sorting-Drive Professional Kit, (Sorting Drive Software v4.2.1), Part No. A94144, Beckman Coulter, Inc. The Sorting-Drive Professional Kit (PN A94144) includes the Sorting-Drive 4.2.1 User Kit (PN B95347) which includes the Sorting-Drive 4.2.1 Software DVD (PN B95346). This software version includes an option for manual barcode printing for sample tubes. Sorting-Drive software facilitates the Laboratory Information System (LIS) connection to AutoMate 2500 F

v4.2.1 (and 4.2, discontinued)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 80434
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6 products (25; 54; 14; 29; 495; 58)

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