Aptio Automation

The 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…

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The 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 system consolidates multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.

2manufacturers in China registered for this device type
1catalogue number
24recalls on this code

Who Else Makes It

All of them in Guangdong.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code CEM
Manufacturer City Province Registered as Device types
Shenzhen Mindray BIO-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Guangdong Specification developer 61
Edan Instruments, Inc. Shenzhen Guangdong Contract manufacturer 56

Record

Regulatory record for Aptio Automation
Listed by Inpeco SA, Switzerland
FDA product code CEM
Device type Electrode, Ion Specific, Potassium
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 862.1600
Establishment Specification developer, Manufacturer, Exporter
510(k) K121012
Record published 2016-09-24
Record revised 2024-10-14 (version 7)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Label carries manufacturing date, serial number

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for Aptio Automation
Catalogue number Size Status
AP2 In distribution

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Recalls Naming This Product

24 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the 510(k) it is cleared under.

Recalls naming the identifiers of Aptio Automation
Recalled by Identified by Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2025-10-30 Class II Device Design 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
1 unit (OUS only)
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2025-10-30 Class II Device Design 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 e
14 units (1 US, 13 OUS)
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2025-09-03 Class II No Marketing Application The 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 caus 8 units
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2025-09-03 Class II No Marketing Application The 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 ca 1 unit
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2023-11-03 Class II Software Design Change Firmware of the Interface Module with Roche Cobas 8000 and Cobas PRO (CO8 IM) may lead to a delayed sample tube processing. 1 unit US: 14 units OUS
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2023-03-10 Class II Under Investigation by firm Firmware 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 US:245 (16 FlexLab systems, 121 Accelerator a3600 system, 10
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2023-03-10 Class II Under Investigation by firm Firmware 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 US: 245 (16 FlexLab systems, 121 Accelerator a3600 system, 1
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2023-03-10 Class II Under Investigation by firm Firmware 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 US: 245 (16 FlexLab systems, 121 Accelerator a3600 system, 1
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2023-03-10 Class II Under Investigation by firm Firmware 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 US: 245 (16 FlexLab systems, 121 Accelerator a3600 system, 1
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2023-03-10 Class II Under Investigation by firm Firmware 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 US:245 (16 FlexLab systems, 121 Accelerator a3600 system, 10
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2021-09-10 Class II Software design 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. 262 total, 52 US
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-08-07 Class II Software design 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 results
2 US and 6 OUS 2021-12-02
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-08-07 Class II Software design 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 results
2 US and 6 OUS 2021-12-02
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-08-07 Class II Software design 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 results
10 US and 22 OUS 2021-12-02
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-07-14 Class II Software design 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 a
93 2023-12-28
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-07-14 Class II Software design 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 a 136 2023-12-28
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-07-14 Class II Software design 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 a 104 2023-12-28
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-04-07 Class II Software design When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of samples. 82 2022-07-28
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-04-07 Class II Software design When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of samples. 273 2022-07-28
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-04-07 Class II Component design/selection 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.
10 systems 2024-06-13
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-04-07 Class II Software design 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 cur 71 systems
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-04-07 Class II Software design 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 t 97 systems
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2020-04-07 Class II Software design 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 t 61 systems
Inpeco SA 510(k) number 2016-10-04 Class II Employee error Inpeco received several notifications from the field about burnt schuko sockets. The customers reported that some smoke was seen coming from the damaged sockets. 188 units 2019-05-31

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