CLASS II Device recall · Reported 3 Jun 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Accelerator a3600 Automation System used recalled by Inpeco
Inpeco is recalling Accelerator a3600 Automation System used with the following Modules: High Volume Storage(, distributed in Illinois, New York. The recall was initiated on 7 Apr 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2115-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85537
- Recalling firm
- Inpeco, Lugano, N/A
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Apr 2020
- FDA classified
- 26 May 2020
- Reported
- 3 Jun 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 May 2020 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 3 Jun 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The sensors which activate the safety switches may be affected by delayed activation. In 1% of the cases, the response delay can be up to a maximum delay of 2 seconds, instead of 40ms expected by design.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Accelerator a3600 Automation System used with the following Modules: High Volume Storage(P/N FLX-270, FLX-271, FLX-276, FLX-282, FLX-283), HSQ Interface Module (P/N FLX-274), Aliquoter Module (P/N FLX-209), Rack Output Module ROM400 (P/N FLX-289), XN-9000 Interface Module (P/N FLX-290), Advia 2120 LAS Interface Module (P/N FLX-219), Vertical Transportation Module (P/N FLX -204), Rack Input Module (P/N FLX-214), AUWi System Interface Module (P/N FLX-286), Track To Rack Interface Module (P/N FLX-295) - Product Usage: 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.
Where it was distributed
The products were distributed to the following US States: IL and NY.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The sensors which activate the safety switches may be affected by delayed activation. In 1% of the cases, the response delay can be up to a maximum delay of 2 seconds, instead of 40ms expected by design.
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: ACP.050 ACP.146
Where was it sold?
The products were distributed to the following US States: IL and NY.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 85537This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is FlexLab Automation System used with the following Modules recalled.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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