FDA recall record

Bestmed Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor recall — FDA Z-0412-2016

An incorrect calibration of the thermometer that causes the device to display inaccurate and frequently lower temperatures than the actual body…

Class IIclassification
Z-0412-2016official record ID
Dec 23, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0412-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBestmed, LLC
Report dateDec 23, 2015
Recall initiation dateNov 12, 2015
Quantity305,548
LocationGolden, CO, United States

Official product description

Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor (Amerisource Bergen), Kroger, Medline, Meijer, Premier Value, Safeway, Life Brand, Target, Top Care, Best Choice, Western Family. Device is packaged in plastic blister with cardboard insert, 2 AAA batteries installed, a Quick Start Guide, and an Instruction Manual booklet. Product Usage: Device is a handheld thermometer that employs a thermistor sensor intended for people to take a human body temperature at the temporal artery location, the area between the outer corner of the eye and the hairline directly over the temporal artery.

Why the product was recalled

An incorrect calibration of the thermometer that causes the device to display inaccurate and frequently lower temperatures than the actual body temperature of the user.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution and the country of Canada.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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