Reported Aug 21, 2013 · Terminated

Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE…

Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company · 20 Campus Rd · Totowa, NJ · 07512-1210

Is this the product you have?

  • Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile)
  • Sensor diameter3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ 07512 USA, www.gehealthcare.com/vitalsigns. Continuous temperature monitoring
Lot codes and dates
  • GE product number M1024229
Amount recalled
12,239 units (5,002 units US, 7,237 units OUS).

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was 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

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jan 2, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:53 PM UTC

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