CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 31 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable recalled
Measurement Specialties is recalling Measurement Specialties Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0395-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78036
- Recalling firm
- Measurement Specialties, Andover, MN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 13 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 19 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 31 Jan 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Patient Monitors
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | Classified by FDA | +312 days |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The reusable temperature probes are provided with instructions for sterilization that have not been proven through a validation study.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Measurement Specialties Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable. Sold as Esophageal/Rectal (Adult), Esophageal/Rectal (Pediatric), and Skin (Adult) Intended for use by a licensed physician to continuously monitor human esophageal, rectal, or skin temperature. They are designed to be used with any patient monitoring system designed to accept 400 Series temperature probes.
Where it was distributed
USA (nationwide) distribution to the states of : AL, CA, KY, IL, KS, MN, NY, OH, TX, VA and WI. Distributed internationally to: Australia, Canada, China, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
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Questions about this recall
Is Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable recalled?
Yes. Measurement Specialties recalled Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable on 13 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0395-2018.
Why was it recalled?
The reusable temperature probes are provided with instructions for sterilization that have not been proven through a validation study.
Which lots are affected?
Part No. 401AC (Lot No. 14K87246, 15M96863, 13E72645, 12D61386, 13D72302, 16B97593, 15C91286, 13B64377, 14J86547, 12B59416, 13A69334, 15K95972, 15A97196, 15E92377, 15F92378, 13L77336, 12D61023, 14G84704, 14K87499, 14F84193, 13L77335, 16B97594, 15C91419, 13B70167, 15C91448, 15E92375, 15K96046, 16A97197, 12B59529, 16B97798, 15K96125, 16B97595, 15L96777, 12D61829, 13D72644, 15A89998, 13F73449, 12M64134, 15L96745, 15D90215, 15H95035, 13F74403, 13L78489, 13L77336, 12H65961, 14G84878, 12F62179, 14J87014, 12B55182, 14F84444, 14J87081, 13L77336, 13L78489, 14F84400, 12J66632, 16A97380, 12M68130, 15E92376, 14L88737, 14L87904, 12K66633, 13H74994, 13H74995, 12B60056, 12C57285, 14H86266, 16A97592, 14J87164, 12D59168, 14M89765, 12A54328, 15A89854, 14F84634, 14G84624, 15M96829, 15K95896); Part No. 402AC (Lot No. 13E73262, 15E92379, 12E57286, 12L68344, 15E93385, 12H65752, 12H65787, 15F92380, 12J65322, 15F92381, 12K67454, 15A89941, 15A89282, 13H75930, 12F55548, 12K67533, 13H75930, 12J66809, 12B59570, 15E92010, 12A50150, 14E83393); Part No. 409AC (Lot No. 12C56215, 12B56215, 15C90920, 15K28358, 12C60069, 13B70035, 16B97312, 13A69520, 14E83602, 13E73264, 12L68584, 11M57610, 12F59571, 15B90832, 15E92560, 12K63370, 16B97614, 12L54648, 15D92011, 12M63372, 14H85773, 16B97615, 15M97109, 16B97805, 12M69229, 15A89939, 15A90196, 12F60692, 14L88520, 14L88519, 13A70145, 15E92382, 15A90466, 13E73450, 15F92383, 13D72925)
Where was it sold?
USA (nationwide) distribution to the states of : AL, CA, KY, IL, KS, MN, NY, OH, TX, VA and WI. Distributed internationally to: Australia, Canada, China, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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