Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29061 |
| Brand Name: | Reusable Temperature Probes |
| Model: | monitoring system designed to accept 400 series temperature probes |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited Level 3 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket AUCKLAND 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems |
| Issue: | The Esophageal/Rectal/Skin Temperature Probe's Instructions for Use, (IFU), contain inadequate instructions related to the cleaning and disinfection process for the reusable probes. The IFU instructs the user to clean the product with disinfecting agents but does not specifically instruct the user to first clean with an enzymatic solution (detergent) before disinfecting or sterilizing. Cleaning the probes with a detergent allows for the physical removal of soil and other contaminants. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 3/3/2022 |
