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MalfunctionFLL

BRAUN

Received Feb 24, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 22, 2026

Report 1314800-2026-00005 · MDR key 24437573

Device

Generic name

Ear Thermometer

Model number

IRT6520WE

Product problems

  • False Negative Result

Patient

NA · Male

  • Fever

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING, BUT IT HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED.

Description of Event or Problem

A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT THE THERMOMETER ALLEGEDLY PROVIDED A READING OF 37°C ON THEIR SON (AGE UNKNOWN). A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL MEASURED THE CHILD'S TEMPERATURE AT 39°C. NO MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE DEVICE BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.