FDA-Device2013-08-21Class II
Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ 07512 USA, www.gehealthcare.com/vitalsigns. Continuous temperature monitoring.
Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company
Hazard
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the use of GE General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series [M1024229]. GEs Disposable General Purpose 9FR Temperature Probe M1024229 is intended for oro-esophageal and rectal use. As it pertains to esophageal placement, it has been brought to our attention that some users are inserting the probe
Sold states
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabi, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
Affected count
12,239 units (5,002 units US, 7,237 units OUS).
Manufactured in
20 Campus Rd, Totowa, NJ, United States
Products
Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ 07512 USA, www.gehealthcare.com/vitalsigns. Continuous temperature monitoring.
Official notice
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