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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2017-RN-00015-1
Product Name/Description	Transpac 4 Disposable Pressure Transducer Monitoring Kit Product Number: 989803177901 Lot Numbers: 3239500, 3247905 Product Number: 989803194641 Lot Number: 3258299 ARTG Number: 197576
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	6/01/2017
Responsible Entity	Philips Electronics Australia Ltd
Reason/Issue	Certain lots of the Transpac 4 Disposable Pressure Transducer Monitoring Kit may have the potential to leak or potentially introduce small amounts of air into the line. This could result in potential harm to the patient due to blood loss, introduction of air into the line or contamination of intravenous fluid. There is also potential harm to the user as a result of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Philips is advising users to discontinue use of affected products and to check their inventory for affected stock. Affected stock is to be quarantined and users are requested to contact Philips prior to returning the affected products in order to receive a credit. This action has been closed-out on 01/03/2018.
Contact Information	1800 251 400 - Philips Customer Care Centre