Database updated: 3 November 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28425 |
| Brand Name: | Thermometer, infrared, ear |
| Model: | Braun ThermoScan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer. |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Ebos Group Ltd 108 Wrights Road Addington Christchurch |
| Contact Information: | 0800 18 17 16 |
| Manufacturer: | Welch Allyn Inc |
| Issue: | The manufactuere has identified a potential risk associated with overheating of the Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 probe tip due to fluid ingress. If the device is exposed to fluid ingress and is used before the cleaning fluid has completely dried, there is a risk of the device overheating potentially causing a burn to the user or the ear canal of the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 4/10/2021 |
