Vicks V912USV1Recalls & reported problems
Kaz USA, Inc. · Thermometer, 8 sec speed read, w/ Fever Insight, BPA free · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00328785000276), received between Mar 22, 2019 and Oct 15, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “False Negative Result” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- False Negative Result1
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
Patient problems
- Caustic/Chemical Burns1
- Fever1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 15, 2021False Negative Result; False Negative Result
A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HIS THERMOMETER HAD ALLEGEDLY GIVEN FALSE NEGATIVE READINGS ON HIS CHILD. THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY GAVE READINGS THAT WERE 3.2°F LOWER THAN WAS LATER MEASURED BY A DOCTOR. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS FROM THIS INCIDENT, AND THE PATIENT IS DOING WELL NOW.
Patient problems: Fever
MAUDE report 12638534 ↗InjuryMar 22, 2019Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
ON (B)(6) 2019 (B)(6)'S SON SOMEHOW GOT THE COVER OFF THE UNIT OF V912USV1, AND HE GOT THE BATTERY OUT AND ATE THE BATTERY; AFTER THE BATTERY WAS REMOVED BY SURGERY THE DAMAGE TO ESOPHAGUS HAS BEEN DONE, THE BATTERY HAD BURNED 40% OF HIS ESOPHAGUS, AND HE IS SCHEDULED FOR MORE SURGERIES OVER THE NEXT MONTHS. BELOW IS THE ORIGINAL EMAIL DESCRIPTION,FROM WHICH WE GOT THIS COMPLAINT INFORMATION: SON IS IN ICU NOW. CHILD ATE BATTERY. CHILD IS (B)(6). INCIDENT HAPPENED ON (B)(6). HAD LIFE FLIGHT TO SURGERY. HAS ELECTRICAL BURNS ON ESOPHAGUS. DOES NOT HAVE LOT CODE. (B)(6) 03/1/19. HAS A (B)(6) SON, HE GOT THE BATTERY OUT THE THERMOMETER AND NOW HE`S ON LIFE SUPPORT, HE WAS LIFE SUPPORTED TO HOSPITAL ON (B)(6) 2019, WHAT HAPPENED IS SHE PUT HIM DOWN TO GET HIS BREAKFAST READY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE STARTED SCREAMING CRYING, SHE COULDN`T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH HIM EXTERNALLY, SHE STARTED TO BATHE HIM TO CALM HIM DOWN, IT DID NOT WORK, HE STARTED DROOLING PROFUSELY, HE DOES HAVE A DISORDER, HE`S HUNGRY 24/7 AND WAS CHEWING ON THERMOMETER, SHE BROUGHT HIM TO ER, THEY CHECKED FOR MANY THINGS THEN DID X-RAY, DR COME INTO ROOM WHILE WE WERE TALKING, SHE PUT ME ON HOLD FOR A BIT AND ASKED IF
Patient problems: Caustic/Chemical Burns
MAUDE report 8444063 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.