Transonic HD03 Expected Service Life Notification

Over the HD03’s long lifespan, numerous component and material updates have been made to keep them current. For HD03s older than 10 years, certain component replacements may no longer be possible or may require extensive and costly repairs. In such cases, a replacement HD03 may offer customers a better long-term value.

 

For HD03 monitors over 10 years old that require repair, we will provide repair cost estimates to bring the system up to the current revision. If the repair is cost-prohibitive, we can also provide a quote for a replacement system. If your institution faces challenges in maintaining an aging HD03, we encourage you to contact your Transonic representative or distributor to discuss potential solutions. We are committed to working with you to ensure continued, reliable measurements for your patients. For the full notification, please click here.

 

We thank you for using your Transonic HD03 Monitor measurements to help manage your patients’ vascular accesses. The measurements are an important tool in your access management process and we would be happy to help support you to replace your Transonic HD03 Hemodialysis Monitor with a new one if you choose. The following information can help justify the purchase of a new HD03 Hemodialysis Monitor.

 

On the Spot Vascular Access Assessment to Optimize Treatment

  • Confirm Delivered Flow
  • Detect Recirculation
  • Measure Access Flow

HD03 Measurement Table

 

HD03

Delivered Flow

The Transonic HD03 uses transit-time ultrasound to measure blood flow in the lines. This delivered flow can differ from the dialysis machine setting, so it is important to compare the machine setting to the actual circuit flow to optimize dialysis adequacy. Read More.

 

Recirculation

Recirculation is the mixing of dialyzed and undialyzed blood in the vascular access. Access recirculation is an important cause of inadequate dialysis therapy. Our HD03 meter can measure the exact percentage of recirculation, helping you be sure your patients are receiving their correct dialysis treatment. Read More.

 

Vascular Access Flow

The Transonic ultrasound dilution method is used to measure the blood flow (Access Flow) inside the vascular access in mL/min. Changes in the Access Flow can indicate access dysfunction, including inflow stenosis and outflow stenosis. The Access Flow measurements are used to trend changes over time and to confirm other clinical indicators, including physical exam indications of dysfunction. Access Flow greater than 2000 mL/min can be an indication of potential high output cardiac failure. The HD03 measures Access Flow up to 4000 mL/min. Read More.

 

Other Supporting Literature

 

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