Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15083 |
| Brand Name: | Vital Signs/GE General Purpose Temperature Probe, 9Fr |
| Model: | Model: M1024229 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | Vital Signs Inc |
| Issue: | GE's 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 nasally which may result in epistaxis (nosebleed). Epistaxis can vary in severity and include severe bleeding that may require specialty (otolaryngology) care. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/8/2013 |
