The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2723-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Transonic Flow Probe Recalled Due to Software Defect

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling 8 mm Flow Probes due to a software defect that causes flow meters to display incorrect error messages.

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 hazard involves a software defect causing incorrect error messages, which is a functional issue without reported injuries or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling the Transonic Flow Probe, 8 mm, Catalog Number HQC8FMV. The recall involves 5 units distributed domestically and internationally to Canada, Japan, Russia, and The Netherlands. The affected serial numbers are HQC8FMV2142, HQC8FMV2143, HQC8FMV2144, HQC8FMV2145, and HQC8FMV2146.

The recall is due to a software defect involving programming errors in the blood flow probes' EPROM. Transonic received complaints from users indicating that when the flow probe is connected to a flow meter, the meter incorrectly reads "Used Probe" or "Irrelevant Use Number." The product is used to measure flow intra-operatively.

Users should stop using the affected flow probes and contact Transonic Systems Inc for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Transonic Flow Probe, 8 mm, Catalog Number HQC8FMV -- Product Usage: to measure flow intra-operatively.
Affected units
5

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 (5)

  • Serial Numbers: HQC8FMV2142
  • HQC8FMV2143
  • HQC8FMV2144
  • HQC8FMV2145
  • HQC8FMV2146

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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