FDA Recall Open, Classified

medex TRANSTAR MONITORING KIT 1/EA, Product Code REF MX20103R1

Recall: Z-0185-2025 · Initiated September 24, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0185-2025
Event Number
95438
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FEI Number
3012307300
Product Code
DPT
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 24, 2024
Posted
October 23, 2024
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55442-1690

Description

medex TRANSTAR MONITORING KIT 1/EA, Product Code REF MX20103R1

Reason

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.

Action

Smiths medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL notice to its consignees on 09/24/2024 via traceable mailing. The notice explained the issue, potential risk, and requested the destruction of all affected product. Distributors were directed to forward the notice to their customers.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

400 units