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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer Private Label Item Code: 3069

Reported: February 12, 2020 Initiated: October 28, 2019 #Z-0994-2020

Product Description

Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer Private Label Item Code: 3069

Reason for Recall

The frequency of calibration for the Genius Tympanic Thermometer as stated in the operating manual may not ensure that thermometers always remain within the stated accuracy range (¿ 0.2¿C for Genius 2 and ¿ 0.3¿C for Genius 3 thermometers). The measurement readings drift upwards over time, which means that the thermometers could exceed the upper stated accuracy tolerance of +0.2¿C for Genius 2 or +0.3¿C for Genius 3.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Units Affected
in total 37567 units US; 335573 OUS
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and Foreign in the countries of: Australia Austria Belgium Canada Canary Islands Chile Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Germany Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe Hong Kong Iran, Islamic Republic Of Ireland Israel Italy Kuwait Liechtenstein Luxembourg Martinique Mayotte Mexico Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Panama Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania San Marino Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom
Location
Mansfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer Private Label Item Code: 3069. Recalled by Cardinal Health 200, LLC. Units affected: in total 37567 units US; 335573 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
The frequency of calibration for the Genius Tympanic Thermometer as stated in the operating manual may not ensure that thermometers always remain within the stated accuracy range (¿ 0.2¿C for Genius 2 and ¿ 0.3¿C for Genius 3 thermometers). The measurement readings drift upwards over time, which means that the thermometers could exceed the upper stated accuracy tolerance of +0.2¿C for Genius 2 or +0.3¿C for Genius 3.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 12, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0994-2020.