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Inpeco S.p.A.

Val della Torre Torino, IT

INPECO S.P.A. appears in FDA device records in Val della Torre Torino, IT. FDA records list one 510(k) clearance, no PMA records and 2 registered establishments. As of , FDA records show 33 recalls for this company, and at least one establishment registration is current.

FDA records held for this company

510(k) clearances
1
PMA records
0
Recall records
33
Registered establishments
2

510(k) clearance history

FDA records hold 1 510(k) clearance for Inpeco S.p.A. in 2012.

Clearances by year, as a table
510(k) clearance decisions for Inpeco S.p.A., by decision year
YearClearances
20121
510(k) clearances on record, most recent first
K numberDeviceProduct codeDecisionDecision date
K121012FLEXLAB 3.6, ACCELERATOR A3600CEMSubstantially Equivalent

Registered establishments

FDA registered establishments for Inpeco S.p.A., with the product codes listed at each
RegistrationFEIEstablishmentAddressRegistration expiresProduct codes listed
30055092123005509212INPECO S.P.A.Via Givoletto 15, Val della Torre Torino 10040 IT2026
30108257663010825766INPECO SAVia Torraccia 26, Novazzano Ticino 6883 CH2026and 71 more, listed in full below

Registration numbers link to the FDA registration and listing record for that establishment.

FDA product codes

Recall records

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Device recall records naming this company, most recent first
RecallProductReasonClassificationInitiatedStatus
Z-0596-2026FlexLab (FLX); Version: FLX-217-40;The Aliquoter Module (mALX) may generate secondary sample tubes without labels or with mismatched labels which may result in delayed results or erroneous results, this error occurs if the operators open the printer head of mALX to perform error recoveries or maintenance procedures and do not empty the printer tubes buffer to remove all the secondary sample tubesClass IIOpen, Classified
Z-0595-2026FlexLab (FLX); Version: FLX-217-10;The Aliquoter Module (mALX) may generate secondary sample tubes without labels or with mismatched labels which may result in delayed results or erroneous results. This error occurs if the operators open the printer head of mALX to perform error recoveries or maintenance procedures and do not empty the printer tubes buffer to remove all the secondary sample tubes.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0107-2026FlexLab X (FXX) System. Potassium Test System. in vitro diagnosticThe FlexLab X System Sample Integrity Module (SIM) includes function that determines the hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia (HIL) in blood samples. This function has not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the FDA, so its use may cause an increase in erroneous results or a delay in patient results.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0106-2026FlexLab (FLX) System. Potassium Test System. in vitro diagnosticThe FlexLab System Sample Integrity Module (SIM) includes function that determines the hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia (HIL) in blood samples. This function has not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the FDA, so its use may cause an increase in erroneous results or a delay in patient results.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0560-2024Roche Cobas 8000 and Cobas PRO Interface Module (CO8 IM)- IVD FlexLab Automation System -a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling in order to automate sample processing in the Laboratory. Hardware versions: FLX-247-00 Firmware versions: COBASa_2.2.0, COBASa_2.3.0Firmware of the Interface Module with Roche Cobas 8000 and Cobas PRO (CO8 IM) may lead to a delayed sample tube processing.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1563-2023Alinity h Interface Module (HSQ)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2) Part Numbers: FLX-274-20Firmware versions have the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed sodium, potassium, and chloride patient results. Falsely increased or decreased electrolytes can lead to either inappropriate treatment of normal results, or failure to treat abnormal results resulting in abnormal levels. Abnormal potassium levels can result in weakness, polyuria, ileus, psychiatric disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and death. Abnormal sodium levels can result in CNS disturbances and disturbances of water balance. Abnormal chloride levels can lead to acid base disturbances which can lead to respiratory and cardiac compromise. The event may occur only if all the following conditions occurs in few milliseconds timeframe: - The module is releasing a sample tube (Tube A) just placed into the carrier - Another sample tube (Tube B) is erroneously not diverted into the module buffer lane due to a malfunction of the divert gate Only in this specific scenario, the Tube A may be released by the module as Tube B due to a miscommunication between the module firmware and the Automation software without any error message. The Automation System loses the traceability of Tube A. It manages both Tube A (incorrectly identified as Tube B) and the real Tube B according to the test orders not performed yet on Tube B. Inpeco has released a Technical Service Bulletin with the procedure to correctly update the firmware. The firmware upgrade will be performed by Field Service Engineers. A CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) has been opened to deeply investigate the root cause and identify possible process lack in order to avoid reoccurrences.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1562-2023Vesmatic Cube 80 Interface Module (VMC)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2) Part Numbers: 72747000.AFirmware versions have the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed sodium, potassium, and chloride patient results. Falsely increased or decreased electrolytes can lead to either inappropriate treatment of normal results, or failure to treat abnormal results resulting in abnormal levels. Abnormal potassium levels can result in weakness, polyuria, ileus, psychiatric disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and death. Abnormal sodium levels can result in CNS disturbances and disturbances of water balance. Abnormal chloride levels can lead to acid base disturbances which can lead to respiratory and cardiac compromise. The event may occur only if all the following conditions occurs in few milliseconds timeframe: - The module is releasing a sample tube (Tube A) just placed into the carrier - Another sample tube (Tube B) is erroneously not diverted into the module buffer lane due to a malfunction of the divert gate Only in this specific scenario, the Tube A may be released by the module as Tube B due to a miscommunication between the module firmware and the Automation software without any error message. The Automation System loses the traceability of Tube A. It manages both Tube A (incorrectly identified as Tube B) and the real Tube B according to the test orders not performed yet on Tube B. Inpeco has released a Technical Service Bulletin with the procedure to correctly update the firmware. The firmware upgrade will be performed by Field Service Engineers. A CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) has been opened to deeply investigate the root cause and identify possible process lack in order to avoid reoccurrences.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1561-2023PVT Interface Module (PVT)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2) Part Numbers: 72747000.AFirmware versions have the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed sodium, potassium, and chloride patient results. Falsely increased or decreased electrolytes can lead to either inappropriate treatment of normal results, or failure to treat abnormal results resulting in abnormal levels. Abnormal potassium levels can result in weakness, polyuria, ileus, psychiatric disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and death. Abnormal sodium levels can result in CNS disturbances and disturbances of water balance. Abnormal chloride levels can lead to acid base disturbances which can lead to respiratory and cardiac compromise. The event may occur only if all the following conditions occurs in few milliseconds timeframe: - The module is releasing a sample tube (Tube A) just placed into the carrier - Another sample tube (Tube B) is erroneously not diverted into the module buffer lane due to a malfunction of the divert gate Only in this specific scenario, the Tube A may be released by the module as Tube B due to a miscommunication between the module firmware and the Automation software without any error message. The Automation System loses the traceability of Tube A. It manages both Tube A (incorrectly identified as Tube B) and the real Tube B according to the test orders not performed yet on Tube B. Inpeco has released a Technical Service Bulletin with the procedure to correctly update the firmware. The firmware upgrade will be performed by Field Service Engineers. A CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) has been opened to deeply investigate the root cause and identify possible process lack in order to avoid reoccurrences.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1560-2023Storage and Retrieval Module (SRM)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2) Part Numbers: ACP-207-00, ACP-207-01, ACP-230-00, ACP-230-01 APT-207-00, APT-207-01, APT-230-00, APT-230-01 FLX-207-00, FLX-207-01, FLX-207-02, FLX-230-00, FLX-230-01, FLX-230-02 FLX-207-10, FLX-207-11, FLX-230-10Firmware versions have the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed sodium, potassium, and chloride patient results. Falsely increased or decreased electrolytes can lead to either inappropriate treatment of normal results, or failure to treat abnormal results resulting in abnormal levels. Abnormal potassium levels can result in weakness, polyuria, ileus, psychiatric disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and death. Abnormal sodium levels can result in CNS disturbances and disturbances of water balance. Abnormal chloride levels can lead to acid base disturbances which can lead to respiratory and cardiac compromise. The event may occur only if all the following conditions occurs in few milliseconds timeframe: - The module is releasing a sample tube (Tube A) just placed into the carrier - Another sample tube (Tube B) is erroneously not diverted into the module buffer lane due to a malfunction of the divert gate Only in this specific scenario, the Tube A may be released by the module as Tube B due to a miscommunication between the module firmware and the Automation software without any error message. The Automation System loses the traceability of Tube A. It manages both Tube A (incorrectly identified as Tube B) and the real Tube B according to the test orders not performed yet on Tube B. Inpeco has released a Technical Service Bulletin with the procedure to correctly update the firmware. The firmware upgrade will be performed by Field Service Engineers. A CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) has been opened to deeply investigate the root cause and identify possible process lack in order to avoid reoccurrences.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1559-2023Input Output Module (IOM) FLX-201-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2) Part Numbers: FLX-201-00, APT-201-00, APT-253-00 ACP-201-00, FLX-201-10, FLX-253-10, FLX-253-11Firmware versions have the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed sodium, potassium, and chloride patient results. Falsely increased or decreased electrolytes can lead to either inappropriate treatment of normal results, or failure to treat abnormal results resulting in abnormal levels. Abnormal potassium levels can result in weakness, polyuria, ileus, psychiatric disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and death. Abnormal sodium levels can result in CNS disturbances and disturbances of water balance. Abnormal chloride levels can lead to acid base disturbances which can lead to respiratory and cardiac compromise. The event may occur only if all the following conditions occurs in few milliseconds timeframe: - The module is releasing a sample tube (Tube A) just placed into the carrier - Another sample tube (Tube B) is erroneously not diverted into the module buffer lane due to a malfunction of the divert gate Only in this specific scenario, the Tube A may be released by the module as Tube B due to a miscommunication between the module firmware and the Automation software without any error message. The Automation System loses the traceability of Tube A. It manages both Tube A (incorrectly identified as Tube B) and the real Tube B according to the test orders not performed yet on Tube B. Inpeco has released a Technical Service Bulletin with the procedure to correctly update the firmware. The firmware upgrade will be performed by Field Service Engineers. A CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) has been opened to deeply investigate the root cause and identify possible process lack in order to avoid reoccurrences.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0087-2022FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2). (Different brand names of same product.)The Firmware (FW) of the Automation System Interface Module to ADVIA Centaur XP/XPT may lead to an incorrect association of test results to sample ID. Improper management of the sample may bring an incorrect patient result.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2975-2020Aptio Automation systems with Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (dual robot) FLX-290-10; FLX-290-20 and Track to Rack Module FLX-295-10- Intended Clinical Chemistry Test Systems - Product Usage: The FlexLab 3.6 Automation 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 system consolidates analytical instruments, such as the ARCHITECT c8000 System into a unified workstation that perform a variety of instrument specific assays such as Sodium, Potassium and Chloride. Sodium, Potassium and Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.Firmware of the Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (IM) and of the Track to Rack Module has the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed resultsClass IITerminated
Z-2974-2020Accelerator a3600 system with Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (dual robot) FLX-290-10; FLX-290-20 and Track to Rack Module FLX-295-10- Intended Clinical Chemistry Test Systems - Product Usage: The FlexLab 3.6 Automation 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 system consolidates analytical instruments, such as the ARCHITECT c8000 System into a unified workstation that perform a variety of instrument specific assays such as Sodium, Potassium and Chloride. Sodium, Potassium and Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.Firmware of the Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (IM) and of the Track to Rack Module has the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed resultsClass IITerminated
Z-2973-2020FlexLab (FLX) with Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (dual robot) FLX-290-10; FLX-290-20 and Track to Rack Module FLX-295-10- Intended Laboratory Automation system - Product Usage: The FlexLab 3.6 Automation 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 system consolidates analytical instruments, such as the ARCHITECT c8000 System into a unified workstation that perform a variety of instrument specific assays such as Sodium, Potassium and Chloride. Sodium, Potassium and Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.Firmware of the Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (IM) and of the Track to Rack Module has the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed resultsClass IITerminated
Z-0434-2021Aptio Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) 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.When a Clot Detection Error is generated during the sample aspiration from the Primary Sample Tube the aspirated volume is dispensed into the first empty Secondary Sample Tube. This Secondary Sample Tube is flagged with error 2132 or 1442 and sent to IOM Priority Output Racks to be manually managed. The current error message associated to error 2132 or 1442 recommends that the operator manages these Secondary Sample Tubes according to Laboratory Practice, but it does not clarify that these Secondary Sample Tubes may be diluted with water from the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module this may lead to reporting of erroneous results if the diluted sample is used for testing.Class IITerminated
Z-0433-2021Accelerator a3600 Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) 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.When a Clot Detection Error is generated during the sample aspiration from the Primary Sample Tube the aspirated volume is dispensed into the first empty Secondary Sample Tube. This Secondary Sample Tube is flagged with error 2132 or 1442 and sent to IOM Priority Output Racks to be manually managed. The current error message associated to error 2132 or 1442 recommends that the operator manages these Secondary Sample Tubes according to Laboratory Practice, but it does not clarify that these Secondary Sample Tubes may be diluted with water from the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module this may lead to reporting of erroneous results if the diluted sample is used for testing.Class IITerminated
Z-0432-2021FlexLab (FLX) Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) 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.When a Clot Detection Error is generated during the sample aspiration from the Primary Sample Tube the aspirated volume is dispensed into the first empty Secondary Sample Tube. This Secondary Sample Tube is flagged with error 2132 or 1442 and sent to IOM Priority Output Racks to be manually managed. The current error message associated to error 2132 or 1442 recommends that the operator manages these Secondary Sample Tubes according to Laboratory Practice, but it does not clarify that these Secondary Sample Tubes may be diluted with water from the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module this may lead to reporting of erroneous results if the diluted sample is used for testing.Class IITerminated
Z-2115-2020Accelerator 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.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.Class IITerminated
Z-2114-2020FlexLab 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.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.Class IITerminated
Z-2200-2020Aptio Automation System using the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) - Product Usage: The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.In certain firmware versions, in case a Clot Detection error (error code E0E0 or 13E0) is generated during the sample aspiration the current error recovery procedure dispenses 2/3 of sample volume back into the Primary Tube. Evidence from the field showed that in case of Clot Detection error, this management may lead to the dilution of the Primary Tube with the distilled water of the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2199-2020Accelerator a3600 Automation System using the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) - Product Usage: The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.In certain firmware versions, in case a Clot Detection error (error code E0E0 or 13E0) is generated during the sample aspiration the current error recovery procedure dispenses 2/3 of sample volume back into the Primary Tube. Evidence from the field showed that in case of Clot Detection error, this management may lead to the dilution of the Primary Tube with the distilled water of the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2198-2020FlexLab Augomation System using the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.Potential for discrepant patient results due to a potential for the primary sample tube to be diluted. In certain firmware versions, in case a Clot Detection error (error code E0E0 or 13E0) is generated during the sample aspiration the current error recovery procedure dispenses 2/3 of sample volume back into the Primary Tube. Evidence from the field showed that in case of Clot Detection error, this management may lead to the dilution of the Primary Tube with the distilled water of the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2004-2020Abbott Accelerator a3600, ARCHITECT cSystem c8000/c16000 Interface Module, Part Numbers: ACP-208-00 - 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.When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of samples.Class IITerminated
Z-2003-2020Inpeco 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.When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of samples.Class IITerminated
Z-2142-2020Aptio Automation System with Advia2120LAS Interface Module (P/N FLX-219-00, FLX-219-10), ImmunoCAP 1000 Interface Module (P/N FLX-226-01, FLX-226-10), or StaRRsed Interface Module (P/N FLX-268-00) - 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.The identified problem is an erroneous association between the carrier and the sample tube caused by a communication error between the firmware of the Interface Modules and the Automation software. This problem can occur only when one of these Interface Modules is put off-line after a carrier in their secondary lane is physically returned on the main track and then put back on-line when the carrier is used to transport another tube.Class IITerminated

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