The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1776-2018·Announced 2018-05-16

Transonic ADT1018 Hemodialysis Tubing Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns

Transonic Systems Inc. is recalling ADT1018 Flow QC Clear Advantage Tubing because the sterility of the device cannot be assured, posing a potential risk of infection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a risk of infection due to compromised sterility in a medical device used in an extracorporeal blood circuit, which fits the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Transonic Systems Inc. is recalling Transonic ADT1018 Flow QC Clear Advantage Tubing, Catalog No. ADT1018 and ADT1018-40. The device is indicated for use as part of an extracorporeal blood circuit for hemodialysis when a monitor will be used to make access flow, recirculation, and/or cardiac output measurements during the patient's hemodialysis treatment.

The recall is being conducted because the sterility of the device cannot be assured. This condition creates a potential for an increased risk of infection for patients using the tubing.

The affected units are from Lots B151130E2 and B161115E0. A total of 6,044 units were distributed nationwide in the United States and to the states of NJ, NY, OH, PA, and TX. The products were also distributed to Canada, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, and Taiwan. Users should stop using the affected tubing and contact Transonic Systems Inc. for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Transonic ADT1018 Flow QC Clear Advantage Tubing, Catalog No. ADT1018, ADT1018-40 The device is indicated for use as part of an extracorporeal blood circuit for hemodialysis when a monitor will be used to make access flow, recirculation, and/or cardiac output measurements duri
Affected units
6,044

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lots B151130E2 and B161115E0

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically:

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