Vicks VNT200USRecalls & reported problems
Kaz, Inc. · Vicks No Touch Thermometer · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00328785002034), received between Feb 16, 2022 and Jun 4, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “False Negative Result” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- False Negative Result2
Patient problems
- Fever2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 4, 2024False Negative Result; False Negative Result
A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER THERMOMETER HAD ALLEGEDLY GIVEN MULTIPLE FALSE NEGATIVE READINGS ON HER DAUGHTER. THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY GAVE READINGS THAT WERE CONSISTENTLY 5°F LOW, AND A FEVER OF 100.8°F WAS LATER CONFIRMED USING A DIFFERENT HOUSEHOLD THERMOMETER. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS FROM THIS INCIDENT, AND THE CHILD IS DOING WELL NOW. KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.
Patient problems: Fever
MAUDE report 19462662 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2022False Negative Result; False Negative Result
A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HIS THERMOMETER HAD ALLEGEDLY GIVEN FALSE NEGATIVE READINGS ON HIS GRANDDAUGHTER. THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY GAVE READINGS THAT WERE 5.8°F LOWER THAN WAS LATER MEASURED AT A DOCTOR'S OFFICE, WHERE A HIGH FEVER WAS CONFIRMED. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS FROM THIS INCIDENT, AND THE PATIENT IS DOING WELL NOW. KAZ USA, INC. HAD REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.
Patient problems: Fever
MAUDE report 13541118 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.