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It was reported that the bluetooth non-contact thermometer that "turns off"; the complaint details state that when the member attempts to take temperature, the device display shows processing a reading but never shows a reading and then abruptly turns off.We received 1ea medline bluetooth non-contact thermometer; the thermometer came with no battery, 2ea aaa control battery were inserted, and the sample was tested according to the instructions for use.The sample turned on as normal and body temperature readings were between 98.5 and 98.6 f; it also did not turn off between uses, and the sample operated as intended.The complaint was not confirmed; the cause code was not confirmed with received sample, no trends were identified for the specified material number and its corresponding defect type, and based on the review of the details provided for the complaint investigation, medline was unable to confirm the complaint issue or that the product failed to meet specifications.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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