Philips Avent Smart Ear Thermometer (SCH740), Philips Ear… recallZ-0689-2018 · Philips Consumer Lifestyle · initiated Feb 2, 2018
Class II Terminated All recalls posted in February 2018
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Philips Consumer Lifestyle or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Device may provide inaccurate measurements.
FDA root cause category: Use error
What the company is doing
" Philips advises users of the Device to only use the Device as directed in the instructions for use including the additional advice as per this Field Safety Notice " Philips advises users against relying on the Device as the sole basis for a decision seeking treatment and/or professional help " Users who wish to return the Devices based on the information provided in this Field Safety Notice can contact their local Philips product support representative
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0689-2018
- Recall class
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Feb 2, 2018
- Posted by the FDA
- Feb 22, 2018
- Recalling firm
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle
- Quantity
- 45141
- Product code
- FLL
- FDA submissions
- K100488
- Distribution
- Domestic (2463 units) and Foreign (42678 units)
Product description
Philips Avent Smart Ear Thermometer (SCH740), Philips Ear Thermometer (DL8740)
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Model Numbers: SCH740 and DL8740 - All lots
Other devices under the same FDA submission
1 device cleared under K100488 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- Medline MDSTH1002Medline Industries, Inc. · Thermometer, electronic, clinical65 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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