InjuryFLK
BD ORAL GLASS THERMOMETER
Received Mar 11, 2009 · Event occurred Feb 11, 2009
Report 2243072-2009-00007 · MDR key 1343840
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
UNK
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
- Chemical Exposure
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PARENT OF CHILD REPORTED HE TOOK HIS CHILD'S TEMPERATURE USING BD ORAL MERCURY GLASS THERMOMETER AND CHILD BIT IT AND THERMOMETER BROKE IN THE CHILD'S MOUTH. CALL WAS DISCONNECTED AS FATHER WAS TAKING CHILD FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
NO PRODUCT RETURN IS ANTICIPATED AS COMPLAINT INDICATES THAT THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED. UNABLE TO RUN COMPLAINT HISTORY CHECK OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW AS LOT NUMBER IS UNK. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR ON MONTHLY TREND REPORTS.