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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2720-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Transonic Flow Probe Recalled Due to Software Defect in EPROM

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling 2 mm Flow Probes due to programming errors causing incorrect meter readings.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The source text describes a functional defect causing incorrect readings but does not report any injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling the Transonic Flow Probe, 2 mm, Catalog Number HQC2FMC. The recall is due to a software defect involving programming errors in the blood flow probes' EPROM. This defect causes the connected flow meter to display "Used Probe" or "Irrelevant Use Number" when the probe is connected.

The affected units are used to measure flow intra-operatively. Four domestic units are included in this recall. The products were distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and The Netherlands. The specific serial numbers affected are HQC2FMC1801, HQC2FMC 1802, HQC2FMC1805, and HQC2FMC1806.

Users should stop using the affected probes and contact Transonic Systems Inc for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Transonic Flow Probe, 2 mm, Catalog Number HQC2FMC Product Usage: to measure flow intra-operatively.
Affected units
4

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 (4)

  • Serial Numbers: HQC2FMC1801
  • HQC2FMC 1802
  • HQC2FMC1805
  • HQC2FMC1806

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Transonic Systems Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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