FDA recall record

Inpeco FlexLab, ARCHITECT cSystem c8000/c16000 Interface Module, Part Numbers: FLX-208-00 recall — FDA Z-2003-2020

When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of…

Class IIclassification
Z-2003-2020official record ID
May 20, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2003-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmInpeco S.A.
Report dateMay 20, 2020
Recall initiation dateApr 7, 2020
Quantity82
LocationLugano, N/A, Switzerland

Official product description

Inpeco FlexLab, ARCHITECT cSystem c8000/c16000 Interface Module, Part Numbers: FLX-208-00, FLX-208-10 - Product Usage: The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600) is a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling in order to automate sample processing in the Laboratory. The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.

Why the product was recalled

When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of samples.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including in the states of Texas, West Virginia, South Carolina, Delaware, Louisiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, New York, Virginia, Arkansas, Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Utah, Michigan, Ohio, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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