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MalfunctionFLL

TIR-1 THERMOMETER

Received Apr 27, 2023 · Event occurred Mar 18, 2023

Report 3019388613-2023-00133 · MDR key 16828504

Device

Generic name

Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical

Model number

4301

Catalog number

4301

Product problems

  • Low Readings
  • Low Readings

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE TIR-1 THERMOMETER "READ 97.9 AT TWO SEPARATE TIMES. PATIENT FELT PHYSICALLY HOTTER TO TOUCH. RECTAL TEMPERATURE SUBSEQUENTLY TAKEN AND RESULTED AT 100.6 AND 100.3 RESPECTIVELY." NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING NARRATIVE: ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO OBTAIN THE PRODUCT. THE PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO MASIMO TO ALLOW AN ANALYSIS TO BE PERFORMED. IF THE PRODUCT IS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION OR NEW INFORMATION IS OBTAINED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. H3 OTHER TEXT : PRODUCT NOT RETURNED.

Remedial action

  • Other