Disposable Temperature Probes recall
Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road…
Why was Disposable Temperature Probes recalled?
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the use of GE General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series [M1024229]. GEs Disposable General Purpose 9FR Temperature Probe M1024229 is intended for oro-esophageal and rectal use. As it pertains to esophageal placement, it has been brought to our attention that some users are inserting the probe
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
GE product number M1024229
- Product
- Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road…
- Recalling firm
- Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company
- Quantity
- 12,239 units (5,002 units US, 7,237 units OUS).
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabi, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
- Recall date
- August 21, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)