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TTS-400J Level1 Tympanic Temperature Sensor with 400 Series… recallZ-0768-06 · Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. · initiated Mar 8, 2006

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2006

Is my device affected?

  1. 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.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. 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

Product temperature readings may be 2C higher than the actual temperature

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Smiths Medical notified consignees by letter dated 3/8/05. Customers are instructed to complete customer reply notices and return affected products for replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0768-06
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 8, 2006
Posted by the FDA
Apr 18, 2006
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Quantity
400
Product code
FLL
FDA submissions
K864195
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada, France, Japan, Netherlands

Product description

TTS-400J Level1 Tympanic Temperature Sensor with 400 Series Thermistor

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Number: 3080

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K864195 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 34844).

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