Transonic ADT1018 Tubing Recall: Infection Risk from Unsterile Device

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What happened, in plain English

Transonic is recalling specific lots of ADT1018 Flow QC Clear Advantage Tubing used in hemodialysis treatments because the device may not be sterile, increasing infection risk. Patients using this tubing should stop using it and contact Transonic for replacement.

Why it’s dangerous

The tubing may not be sterile, which can lead to infections during hemodialysis treatments. This happens because the device is used in critical medical procedures where sterility is essential for patient safety.

Who’s affected

Hemodialysis patients using the recalled tubing are most at risk. The recall affects specific lots of Transonic ADT1018 tubing sold for hemodialysis treatments.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Catalog No. ADT1018, ADT1018-40, and lots B151130E2 or B161115E0. The tubing is used in hemodialysis treatments for blood filtration.

Brand
Transonic
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using Tubing
Immediately stop using the recalled tubing if you have it for hemodialysis treatments.

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Questions people ask

Why is this tubing being recalled?

The tubing may not be sterile, which can increase infection risk during hemodialysis treatments.

What lots of tubing are affected?

Lots B151130E2 and B161115E0.

How do I know if I have the recalled tubing?

Check for Catalog No. ADT1018, ADT1018-40, and lots B151130E2 or B161115E0.

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Subject: Recall Z-1776-2018 — Transonic Transonic

Hello,

I own a Transonic that is covered by recall Z-1776-2018 from Transonic.

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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1776-2018 (February 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1776-2018 to see it in context.
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Transonic Systems Inc recalls Transonic ADT1018 Flow QC Clear Advantage Tubing, Catalog No. ADT1018, ADT1018-40 The device is indicated for use as

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