The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2729-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Transonic Flow Probe Recalled Due to Software Defect

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling 6 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 hazard involves a software defect causing incorrect readings, which is a functional failure but does not involve reported injuries or high-risk pathogens, fitting the Moderate criteria for minor errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Transonic Systems Inc is recalling the Transonic Flow Probe, 6 mm, Catalog Number HQD6FMV. The recall involves two units with serial numbers HQD6FMV2469 and HQD6FMV2470. These devices are used to measure flow intra-operatively.

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 affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and The Netherlands. Users should stop using the affected probes and contact Transonic Systems Inc for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Transonic Flow Probe, 6 mm, Catalog Number HQD6FMV -- Product Usage: to measure flow intra-operatively.
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • Serial Numbers: HQD6FMV2469
  • HQD6FMV2470

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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