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COULTER EPICS XL with UPSRecalls & reported problems

Beckman Coulter, Inc. · COULTER EPICS XL Flow Cytometer · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15099590572853), received between Dec 18, 2018 and May 22, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings3

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 22, 2020Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A SIGNAL DRIFT ON THEIR EPICS XL FLOW CYTOMETRY SYSTEMS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, INJURY, OR CHANGE TO PATIENT TREATMENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10083874 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2019Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED FL SIGNAL CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED ON THEIR FC 500 FLOW CYTOMETER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, INJURY, OR CHANGE TO PATIENT TREATMENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8360000 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 18, 2018Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED INTERMITTENT FL3 SIGNAL DRIFT ON THEIR FC 500 FLOW CYTOMETER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, INJURY, OR CHANGE TO PATIENT TREATMENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8176283 ↗

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