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Kaz USA, Inc. · TWO SECOND DIGITAL THERMOMETER W/ FEVER INSIGHT, FLEXIBLE TIP, F/C READINGS · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00328785001549), received between Mar 1, 2023 and Mar 1, 2023 — classified as 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

Patient problems

  • Fever1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 1, 2023False Negative Result; False Negative Result

    A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER THERMOMETER HAD ALLEGEDLY GIVEN FALSE NEGATIVE READINGS ON HER BABY. THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY GAVE A READING OF 98.0°F, AND A FEVER OF 102.7°F WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY A DOCTOR. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS FROM THIS INCIDENT, AND THE PATIENT IS DOING WELL NOW. KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

    Patient problems: Fever

    MAUDE report 16461496 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.