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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer-indicated for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature for patients having ages ranging from normal weight (full term) newborn to geriatric adults in a professional use environment. Model: 6000

Reported: September 22, 2021 Initiated: July 20, 2021 #Z-2482-2021

Product Description

Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer-indicated for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature for patients having ages ranging from normal weight (full term) newborn to geriatric adults in a professional use environment. Model: 6000

Reason for Recall

If the device is exposed to fluid ingress and is used before the cleaning fluid has completely dried, there is a risk of the device overheating potentially causing a burn to the user or the ear canal of the patient

Details

Recalling Firm
Welch Allyn Inc
Units Affected
1,036,740 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Afghanistan, Andorra, Australia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Dar-es-S, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, C¿te D'ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Frenc.Polynesia, French, Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, N.Mariana Islnd, Netherlands (the), New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Utd.Arab Emir., Vietnam, Zimbabwe.
Location
Skaneateles Falls, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer-indicated for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature for patients having ages ranging from normal weight (full term) newborn to geriatric adults in a professional use environment. Model: 6000. Recalled by Welch Allyn Inc. Units affected: 1,036,740 units.
Why was this product recalled?
If the device is exposed to fluid ingress and is used before the cleaning fluid has completely dried, there is a risk of the device overheating potentially causing a burn to the user or the ear canal of the patient
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 22, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2482-2021.