MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; THERMOMETER,DIGITAL,ORAL,F/C,30 SEC,BULK

Catalog Number MDS9950B

Device Problem Output Problem (3005)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported by the customer contact that "baby's temp was measured lower than the normally accepted range for an infant.Temperature was measured several times.Thie delayed discharge in this instance.Caused the infant to remain in the nicu 2 more days".It was reported that "the baby is home after using a different thermometer and finding the that medline thermometer was reading low".A sample was requested to be returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

"the readings are consistently reading low by as much as 1*f".

• Type of Device: THERMOMETER,DIGITAL,ORAL,F/C,30 SEC,BULK
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly zampella ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 18300875
• MDR Text Key: 330166442
• Report Number: 1417592-2023-00494
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FLL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888277115637
• UDI-Public: 10888277115637
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: MDS9950B
• Device Lot Number: L230130002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other