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MalfunctionFLL

THERMOMETER, ELECTRONIC, CLINICAL

Received Apr 5, 2023 · Event occurred Mar 18, 2023

Report 16681439 · MDR key 16681439

Device

Generic name

Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical

Manufacturer

Masimo Corporation

Model number

TIR

Product problems

  • Temperature Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • Alteration in Body Temperature
  • Alteration in Body Temperature

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MASIMO TEMPORAL THERMOMETER READ 97.9 AT TWO SEPARATE TIMES. PT FELT PHYSICALLY HOTTER TO TOUCH. RECTAL TEMPERATURE SUBSEQUENTLY TAKEN AND RESULTED AT 100.6 AND 100.3 RESPECTIVELY. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR TEMPORAL THERMOMETER, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED), (PER SITE REPORTER).