FDA Device recall Z-1798-2018
FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2), Laboratory Automation System
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-05-16
On 2018-05-16 the FDA classified a Class II recall of FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2), Laboratory Automation System by Inpeco, citing module may freeze without generating user warning. There is a potential risk in delay of sample processing, leading to delayed delivery of test results to patients.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1798-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-02-13 |
| Published | 2018-05-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Inpeco |
| Distribution | IL, NY |
Product
FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2), Laboratory Automation System
Reason
Module may freeze without generating user warning. There is a potential risk in delay of sample processing, leading to delayed delivery of test results to patients.
Identifiers
| code_info | Serial Numbers: Accelerator a3600 - ACP.150 ACP.185 ACP.186 ACP.192 ACP.202 ACP.214 FlexLab - FLX.0165 FLX…Serial Numbers: Accelerator a3600 - ACP.150 ACP.185 ACP.186 ACP.192 ACP.202 ACP.214 FlexLab - FLX.0165 FLX.0127 FLX.0128 FLX.0133 FLX.0157 FLX.0160 FLX.0181 Aptio Automation - AP2.0054 AP2.0056 AP2.0060 AP2.0078 AP2.0095 Part Numbers of impacted sample tube carriers: 721501001 for 43 mm carriers, and 0A00006957 for 40 mm carriers |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1798-2018%22
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