Smiths Medical recalls TranStar Disposable Transducer 1/EA with product code REF MX950 due to potential inaccurate pressure monitoring. Affected units may have leaks or chip defects causing interruptions in readings. Contact for replacement.
Due to a manufacturing defect, users may experience inaccurate pressure monitoring, an interruption in pressure monitoring, or an inability to zero the device due to either a leak within the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer or from a defect within the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer chip.
Smiths Medical is recalling TranStar Disposable Trans: units with product code REF MX950 may show inaccurate blood pressure readings due to leaks or chip defects. This could lead to incorrect medical decisions if used in patient monitoring.
The device may leak or have a defective chip, causing inaccurate pressure readings. This could lead to incorrect medical decisions if the device is used for patient monitoring.
Healthcare professionals using the TranStar Disposable Transducer for blood pressure monitoring are most at risk. Patients receiving care with this device may also be affected if readings are inaccurate.
Check for product code REF MX950 on the device. Affected units have specific lot numbers: 4293125, 4328466, 4277644, 4349995, 4363255.
Look for product code REF MX950 on the device to confirm if it's affected.
Due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate pressure monitoring, interruptions in readings, or an inability to zero the device.
Check the product code and lot numbers to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Smiths Medical for replacement.
The recall is for potential inaccurate readings, not a direct risk of injury. However, incorrect readings could lead to improper medical decisions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0188-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0188-2025 from Smiths Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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