MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WELCH ALLYN, INC. THERMOMETER; THERMOMETTERS, ELECTRONIC, CLINIC

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Seizures (2063); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)

Event Date 08/28/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Noticed the thermometers that (b)(6) care is using are spreading germs and are not sanitary.They use the "under the tongue" kind of thermometers and they are not putting a protective cover over the metal stick before putting it into the pt's mouth.They insert, take the temperature, then simply stick it back into the holder without cleaning it.The thought of the amount of diseases, germs, and gross unnecessary viruses they are spreading makes me want to puke and then call an attorney immediately.I believe the brand they are using is welch allyn.It needs to be investigated as it teeters on biological terrorism.They should know better.I believe it was welch, but you will need to do your jobs that you are paid very well to do and clarity.I was very sick when i was in there last night and given iv rocephin.I just realized this morning the issue with thermometers today.I guess my brain infection is clearing and my seizures are calming down again.None of you beeswax.Pay me and then you can have it.By the way going into databases is illegal to get people's medical records.Just reminding you.

• Brand Name: THERMOMETER
• Type of Device: THERMOMETTERS, ELECTRONIC, CLINIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): WELCH ALLYN, INC.
• MDR Report Key: 7842070
• MDR Text Key: 119236894
• Report Number: MW5079520
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FLL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 46 YR
• Patient Weight: 49