InjuryFLK
GERMATHERM
Received Dec 4, 2015 · Event occurred Nov 29, 2015
Report MW5058368 · MDR key 5274062
Device
Generic name
Thermometer
Manufacturer
R.g. Medical DiagnosticsProduct problems
- Break
Patient
15 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
REPORTER STATES THAT, SHE PLACED A THERMOMETER IN HER CHILD'S MOUTH AND THE TIP BROKE INSIDE HIS MOUTH. HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE BROKEN PIECE BY ASKING THE CHILD TO SPIT IT OUT. SHE IS CONCERNED WITH THE MATERIAL INTEGRITY OF THE PRODUCT (THERMOMETER).