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Physitemp TH-8/AOP thermometer recalled for lack of safety review

Physitemp Instruments is recalling TH-8/AOP Thermalert monitoring thermometers and their associated probes. The FDA notice says these monitors have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness for their intended use. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Set aside any Physitemp TH-8/AOP units from manufacturing batches distributed between January 19, 2024, and January 19, 2026, and stop using them until you contact the manufacturer.
  2. Contact Physitemp Instruments about the recall. The notice does not specify a repair, replacement or refund remedy.
Official notice ↗

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Product
Physitemp TH-8/AOP Thermalert Monitoring Thermometer with Analog Output REF: TH-8/AOP
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 10 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
16 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
189 Sargeant Ave, Clifton, New Jersey, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0408-2027

In the FDA's words

Description
Physitemp TH-8/AOP Thermalert Monitoring Thermometer with Analog Output REF: TH-8/AOP Temperature monitors and associated probes have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness for intended use. Lot Code: All manufacturing batches distributed between January 19, 2024, and 01/19/2026. Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, MA, CA, PA, NY, IN, MD, KS, FL, LA, WA, WI, FL, CT, VA, OH, TX, MN, GA, UT and the countries of Japan, Canada, Australia, China, France, Sweden, England. Affected quantity: 16 units
Hazard
Temperature monitors and associated probes have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness for intended use.

10 products in this recall

Physitemp temperature monitors and probes recalled, not safety reviewed

Physitemp Instruments is recalling 10 Physitemp temperature monitors and probes, including rectal, esophageal, skin, oral and general-purpose probes and Thermalert monitoring thermometers. The FDA says these devices have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness for their intended use. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, and no injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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