Medline MDSNOTOUCHRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 34 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888277637910), received between Sep 21, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 34 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Low Readings” (12 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 34 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Low Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50950948 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Low Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50949723 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Low Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50949050 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Low Readings

  It was reported that "NOT WORKING OR GIVING PROPER READING, SHE USED A STANDARD THERMOMETER WHERE IT GAVE HER A READING OF 101.4 BUT WHEN USING THE NO TOUCH THEREMOMETER IT GIVES READING OF 97 AND 98. sHE TRIED IT SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES BUT IT KEEPS GIVING THE SAME READINGS".

  Patient problems: Fever

  MAUDE report 50947425 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Low Readings

  It was reported that "The other gives very inaccurate low readings, example given was 30 degree Fahrenheit."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50946298 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings

  It was reported that "RIGHT AWAY AFTER PUTTING IN NEW BATTERIES SCREEN READ "LOW" AND WILL NOT CHANGE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50945398 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50945023 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50936035 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Computer Software Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50931713 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Computer Software Problem

  It was reported that "Digital forehead thermometer turns on an off" and "only works only 10% at a time. Does not work on forehead all."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50931653 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Low Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50920564 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  It was reported that "The surface and object setting is working normally, the forehead setting delivers a failure."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50916453 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Low Readings

  It was reported that "ITS NOT GIVING A PROPER READING.THERMOMETER SHOWED CUSTOMER DID NOT HAVE A FEVER BUT CUSTOMER HAD A FEVER WHEN THEY WENT TO THEIR DOCTOR.CUSTOMER STATED THEY TESTED AGAIN WITH THE THERMOMETER AFTER LEAVING THEIR DOCTOR AND THERMOMETER STILL SHOWED NO FEVER."

  Patient problems: Fever

  MAUDE report 50915493 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings

  It was reported that the device was "Defective. Temperature does not read. Trouble shooting unsuccessful."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50914315 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 27, 2026Computer Software Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50910494 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026High Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50906170 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Battery Problem

  It was reported that "Member received 1 item #MDSNOTOUCH defective. member states they have changed batteries but anytime they try to use it just states LO for everyone."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50902665 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026High Readings

  It was reported that "ITEM MDSNOTOUCH DOESN'T GIVE CORRECT READINGS IT. ALWAYS STATES TEMP IS 120."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50900183 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Computer Software Problem

  It was reported that "WHEN HE TURNS IT ON, IT SAYS ERROR 4 AND DOES NOTHING."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50899175 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Low Readings

  It was reported that "We got the thermometer, but seems like it is defective or does not read correctly. My patients are showing very low temperature ratings, and I also checked it on myself and followed the directions."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50896878 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Battery Problem

  It was reported that MB SAYS SHE INSERTED THE BATTERY THAT CAME WITH THE THERMOMETER AND THE MESSAGE SAYS, "LO BATT" AND FUNCTIONS DO NOT WORK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50896032 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 24, 2026High Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50890248 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Failure to Charge

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50889738 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Computer Software Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50889028 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50874632 ↗