Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0990-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Report date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Quantity | 30142 US; OUS 113841 |
| Location | Mansfield, MA, United States |
Official product description
Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer (discontinued) Item Code: 303000
Why the product was 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.
Distribution information
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
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: Letter.
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