FDA-Device2025-10-29Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus oral probe recalled for inaccurate temperature readings
What this means
Some Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus thermometer oral probes were incorrectly programmed with rectal probe settings. These affected probes may display temperatures that are lower than actual body temperature, which could delay treatment of fever or infection.
- Check if your thermometer's oral probe matches the affected serial numbers (24518445–24518874 or 24519158–24519227)
- Contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for a replacement probe or thermometer
- Do not rely solely on affected probes for fever assessment until replaced
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Affected oral/axillary probes were inadvertently programmed with the rectal probe configuration. Affected probes will potentially display a lower temperature than the true value, which may lead to a delay in managing fever-related symptoms or infection.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Distribution US nationwide, Canada and Colombia.
Affected count
5209
Manufactured in
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, United States
Products
Oral Probe (Product code 02893-000), accessory used with Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 690 (Product codes 01690-200 and 01690-400) Thermometers and Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 692 (01692-200) thermometers
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0233-2026More Baxter recalls
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