FDA Device recall Z-1959-2013
Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-21
On 2013-08-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in by Vital Signs Devices A Ge Healthcare, citing GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the use of GE General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series [M1024229]. GEs Dispos….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1959-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-07-18 |
| Published | 2013-08-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Vital Signs Devices A Ge Healthcare |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ 07512 USA, www.gehealthcare.com/vitalsigns. Continuous temperature monitoring.
Reason
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the use of GE General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series [M1024229]. GEs Disposable General Purpose 9FR Temperature Probe M1024229 is intended for oro-esophageal and rectal use. As it pertains to esophageal placement, it has been brought to our attention that some users are inserting the probe
Identifiers
| code_info | GE product number M1024229 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1959-2013%22
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