Recall Z-2482-2021— Welch Allyn Inc

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Welch Allyn Inc, initiated 2021-07-20. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K152748. Product: 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: 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.

Recalling firm
Welch Allyn Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2021-07-20
Firm location
Skaneateles Falls, NY, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

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

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