Smiths Medical recalls TranStar Kids Kit 31in Blood Sample Kits with potential inaccurate pressure monitoring due to a manufacturing defect in the disposable pressure transducer.
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 Kids Kit 31in Blood Sample Kits that may show inaccurate blood pressure readings. This defect could lead to incorrect medical decisions if the device is used for monitoring blood pressure in children.
The device may show inaccurate blood pressure readings because of a leak or defect in the disposable pressure transducer chip. This could cause incorrect medical decisions if the device is used for monitoring a child's blood pressure.
Parents and caregivers using the TranStar Kids Kit 31in Blood Sample Kit for children's blood pressure monitoring are most at risk. The recall applies to specific product models sold between 2020 and 2:00 PM EST on October 10, 2023.
Check for the product code REF MX9544 on the kit. The kit was sold with specific lot numbers: 4226214, 4346067, 4350021, 4359831. The product was sold between 2020 and October 10, 2023.
Look for the product code REF MX9544 and lot numbers 4226214, 4346067, 4350021, or 4359831 on the kit.
Smiths Medical recalls this product due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate blood pressure readings, an interruption in pressure monitoring, or an inability to zero the device.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Smiths Medical directly for guidance.
The recall states the hazard could lead to inaccurate blood pressure readings, but does not mention serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0198-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0198-2025 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
