Z-0395-2018 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Measurement Specialties Inc — Andover, MN

FDA device recall Z-0395-2018 was initiated by Measurement Specialties Inc on March 13, 2017 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The reusable temperature probes are provided with instructions for sterilization that have not been proven through a validation study. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 6,076 devices total.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
January 31, 2018
Initiation Date
March 13, 2017
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
6,076 devices total

Product Description

Measurement Specialties Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable. Sold as Esophageal/Rectal (Adult), Esophageal/Rectal (Pediatric), and Skin (Adult) Intended for use by a licensed physician to continuously monitor human esophageal, rectal, or skin temperature. They are designed to be used with any patient monitoring system designed to accept 400 Series temperature probes.

Reason for Recall

The reusable temperature probes are provided with instructions for sterilization that have not been proven through a validation study.

Distribution Pattern

USA (nationwide) distribution to the states of : AL, CA, KY, IL, KS, MN, NY, OH, TX, VA and WI. Distributed internationally to: Australia, Canada, China, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam

Code Information

Part No. 401AC (Lot No. 14K87246, 15M96863, 13E72645, 12D61386, 13D72302, 16B97593, 15C91286, 13B64377, 14J86547, 12B59416, 13A69334, 15K95972, 15A97196, 15E92377, 15F92378, 13L77336, 12D61023, 14G84704, 14K87499, 14F84193, 13L77335, 16B97594, 15C91419, 13B70167, 15C91448, 15E92375, 15K96046, 16A97197, 12B59529, 16B97798, 15K96125, 16B97595, 15L96777, 12D61829, 13D72644, 15A89998, 13F73449, 12M64134, 15L96745, 15D90215, 15H95035, 13F74403, 13L78489, 13L77336, 12H65961, 14G84878, 12F62179, 14J87014, 12B55182, 14F84444, 14J87081, 13L77336, 13L78489, 14F84400, 12J66632, 16A97380, 12M68130, 15E92376, 14L88737, 14L87904, 12K66633, 13H74994, 13H74995, 12B60056, 12C57285, 14H86266, 16A97592, 14J87164, 12D59168, 14M89765, 12A54328, 15A89854, 14F84634, 14G84624, 15M96829, 15K95896); Part No. 402AC (Lot No. 13E73262, 15E92379, 12E57286, 12L68344, 15E93385, 12H65752, 12H65787, 15F92380, 12J65322, 15F92381, 12K67454, 15A89941, 15A89282, 13H75930, 12F55548, 12K67533, 13H75930, 12J66809, 12B59570, 15E92010, 12A50150, 14E83393); Part No. 409AC (Lot No. 12C56215, 12B56215, 15C90920, 15K28358, 12C60069, 13B70035, 16B97312, 13A69520, 14E83602, 13E73264, 12L68584, 11M57610, 12F59571, 15B90832, 15E92560, 12K63370, 16B97614, 12L54648, 15D92011, 12M63372, 14H85773, 16B97615, 15M97109, 16B97805, 12M69229, 15A89939, 15A90196, 12F60692, 14L88520, 14L88519, 13A70145, 15E92382, 15A90466, 13E73450, 15F92383, 13D72925)