Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published April 7, 2020

Inpeco FlexLab Automation System Recall: Sensor Delay Risk

Inpeco recalls FlexLab automation systems with specific modules due to potential sensor delays that could cause safety issues in lab settings.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2114-2020Medical device Inpeco ›

Lower-risk 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.

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Recalling firmInpeco S.A.Via San Gottardo 10 · Lugano, Switzerland

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Inpeco is recalling certain FlexLab Automation Systems used with specific lab modules because sensors might delay safety responses. This delay could theoretically cause a safety issue if the system fails to react quickly enough during operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/65490-inpeco-flexlab-automation-system-recall-sensor-delay-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/65490-inpeco-flexlab-automation-system-recall-sensor-delay-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2114-2020

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“Inpeco FlexLab Automation System Recall: Sensor Delay Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/65490-inpeco-flexlab-automation-system-recall-sensor-delay-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2114-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2114-2020%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on April 7, 2020, that Inpeco S.A. is recalling FlexLab Automation Systems due to sensors with delayed activation of safety switches. The agency said the recall was voluntary and initiated by the firm.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Inpeco
Product: FlexLab Automation System with High Volume Storage Modules (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)
Serial Numbers: FLX.0133, FLX.0191, FLX.0192, FLX.0197, FLX.0198, FLX.0201, FLX.0202, FLX.027, FLX.0200, FLX.0181
Distribution: IL and NY

The hazard

The FDA said 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.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Inpeco S.A. has had 13 other recalls on record since Feb. 13, 2018. Other recent recalls of similar products include the FlexLab FLX-217-1 recall (Oct. 30, 2025), the FlexLab Potassium Test System recall (Sept. 3, 2025), and the Roche Cobas 8000 Interface Module recall (Nov. 3, 2023). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer recall (Jan. 30, 2026), the Getinge SERVO-U/N Ventilator Sensor Module recall (June 30, 2026), and the Abiomed Impella RP recall (Jan. 27, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the listed product model numbers (e.g., FLX-270, FLX-271) and serial numbers (e.g., FLX.0133, FLX.0191) on the system. The system is used in laboratories for sample handling and automation.

Brand
Inpeco
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
The products were distributed to the following US States: IL and NY.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-2114-2020	FlexLab 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.; Serial Numbers: FLX.0133 FLX.0191 FLX.0192 FLX.0197 FLX.0198 FLX.0201 FLX.0202 FLX.027 FLX.0200 FLX.0181	10 systems
Z-2115-2020	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.; Serial Numbers: ACP.050 ACP.146	2 systems

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Identify the model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your system is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Illinois and New York.

FDA distribution: “The products were distributed to the following US States: IL and NY.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Illinois, New York.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 4.2 years after the firm started it.

Apr 7, 2020Firm started the recall
May 26, 2020FDA classified it Class II
Jun 3, 2020Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Jun 13, 2024FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2114-2020 (April 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2114-2020 to see it in context.
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