The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2721-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Transonic Flow Probe Recalled Due to Software Defect

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling 36 Transonic Flow Probes due to programming errors that cause 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, and the defect results in incorrect readings rather than direct physical injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling 36 units of the Transonic Flow Probe, 3 mm, Catalog Number HQC3FMC. The recall is due to a software defect involving programming errors in the blood flow probes' EPROM.

The defect causes the flow meter to display "Used Probe" or "Irrelevant Use Number" when the probe is connected. Transonic received several complaints from users regarding these incorrect readings. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and The Netherlands.

Users should stop using the affected probes and contact Transonic Systems Inc for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Transonic Flow Probe, 3 mm, Catalog Number HQC3FMC -- Product Usage: to measure flow intra-operatively.
Affected units
36

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 (20)

  • Serial Numbers: HQC3FMC2501
  • HQC3FMC2502
  • HQC3FMC2503
  • HQC3FMC2504
  • HQC3FMC2505
  • HQC3FMC2506
  • HQC3FMC2507
  • HQC3FMC2508
  • HQC3FMC2509
  • HQC3FMC2510
  • HQC3FMC2511
  • HQC3FMC2512
  • HQC3FMC2513
  • HQC3FMC2514
  • HQC3FMC2515
  • HQC3FMC2516
  • HQC3FMC2517
  • HQC3FMC2518
  • HQC3FMC2519
  • HQC3FMC2520

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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