Inpeco Siemens Aptio Centrifuge Module Recall: Unbalanced Loads Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Inpeco is recalling Siemens Aptio Automation Centrifuge Modules with certain firmware versions. The loading algorithm may cause unbalanced loads, potentially damaging the centrifuge. Affected users should check their serial numbers and firmware versions.

Why it’s dangerous

The tube loading algorithm in the centrifuge module may cause unbalanced loads during operation. This imbalance could lead to damage to the centrifuge itself, but does not pose a risk of injury to users.

Who’s affected

Users of Siemens Aptio Centrifuge Modules with the specified serial numbers and firmware versions are affected. Laboratory or research settings using these devices are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your Siemens Aptio Centrifuge Module has serial numbers starting with AP2.0001 to AP2.0379 or firmware versions CM_1-7-0.H86, xCMd_2-5-0.elf, CM_1-7-1.H86, or xCMd_2-5-1-849fad9.elf.

Brand
Inpeco
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Verify your centrifuge's serial number and firmware version against the list provided in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

What firmware versions are affected?

Firmware versions CM_1-7-0.H86 or xCMd_2-5-0.elf and CM_1-7-1.H86 or xCMd_2-5-1-849fad9.elf are affected.

What serial numbers are affected?

Serial numbers starting with AP2.0001 to AP2.0379 (as listed in the recall notice) are affected.

Do I need to do anything if my device is not on the list?

If your device's serial number or firmware version is not listed, it is not affected by this recall.

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Subject: Recall Z-1889-2020 — Inpeco Inpeco

Hello,

I own a Inpeco that is covered by recall Z-1889-2020 from Inpeco.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1889-2020 (April 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1889-2020 to see it in context.
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Inpeco S.A. recalls Siemens Aptio Automation Centrifuge Module, tube loading algorithm, Inpeco SA P/N: FLX-202, with Firmware Versions:

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