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MalfunctionFLL

MEDLINE

Received Apr 9, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2026

Report 1417592-2026-00401 · MDR key 24835650

Device

Generic name

Tympanic Thermometer, Righttemp, Premium

Catalog number

MDS8700

Lot number

87124120001

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

41 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, ON (B)(6) 2026, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TWO THERMOMETERS WERE PRODUCING "VARIED" READINGS. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED "GETTING LOTS OF DIFFERENT READINGS" WHEN TAKING THE TEMPERATURE, SEVERAL TIMES ON THE SAME PERSON. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THERE WAS NO FOLLOW-UP CARE, MEDICAL, AND/OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION OR TREATMENT REQUIRED. NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE RELATED TO THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ISSUE. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SERIOUS INJURY, OR FOLLOW-UP CARE HAS BEEN REPORTED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, ON (B)(6) 2026, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TWO THERMOMETERS WERE PRODUCING "VARIED" READINGS. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED "GETTING LOTS OF DIFFERENT READINGS" WHEN TAKING THE TEMPERATURE, SEVERAL TIMES ON THE SAME PERSON.