Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25313 |
| Brand Name: | Thermometer, tympanic |
| Model: | Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer (discontinued) - All product manufactured after October 1, 2016; Serial Numbers ? N16598087, and Genius 3 Tympanic Thermometer - All product manufactured after December 4, 2017; Serial Numbers ? N17700101 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Cardinal Health Australia 503 Pty Ltd C/o TMF Group Level 12, 55 Shortland Street Auckland 1010 |
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| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified an issue related to Genius 2 and Genius 3 Tympanic Thermometers. The frequency of calibration for the Genius Tympanic Thermometer as stated in the operating manual may not ensure that thermometers always remain within the stated accuracy range (± 0.2°C for Genius 2 and ± 0.3°C for Genius 3 thermometers). The measurement readings drift upwards over time, which means that the thermometers could exceed the upper stated accuracy tolerance of +0.2°C for Genius 2 or +0.3°C for Genius 3. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 30/10/2019 |
