Inpeco recalls Aptio Automation System interface modules due to communication errors causing sample tube misassociation. Affected units include specific model numbers and serial ranges. No remedy provided in official notice.
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.
Inpeco is recalling certain Aptio Automation System interface modules that can cause sample tubes to be incorrectly associated due to a communication error between the interface software and hardware. This issue only occurs under specific operational conditions and does not pose a direct safety risk to users.
The interface modules can misassociate carrier tubes with sample tubes when the system is temporarily disconnected and reconnected after a carrier is physically returned to the main track. This communication error occurs only during specific operational sequences and does not cause physical harm or injury.
Laboratory users with the specific interface modules listed in the serial numbers. Most at risk are technicians who handle samples through this automated system.
Check if your Aptio Automation System has an interface module with model numbers FLX-219-00, FLX-219-10, FLX-226-01, FLX-226-10, or FLX-268-00. The serial numbers listed in the recall include specific ranges like AP2.0003 through AP2.0427.
Review the serial numbers on your Aptio Automation System to see if they match the listed ranges (e.g., AP2.0003 to AP2.0427).
The recall is due to a communication error between the interface modules and automation software that can cause sample tubes to be incorrectly associated with carriers during specific operational sequences.
The official notice does not provide a remedy or fix for this issue.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation of use as the hazard only occurs under specific operational conditions and does not pose a direct safety risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Inpeco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2142-2020 — Inpeco Inpeco Hello, I own a Inpeco that is covered by recall Z-2142-2020 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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