Covidien Mon-a-Therm Temperature Probe Recall: Lack of FDA Clearance
Covidien recalls Mon-a-Therm temperature probes (size 9 Fr REF 90050) due to lack of FDA clearance. Affected units have specific UDI and lot numbers. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Recall notice
Temperature probe devices lack FDA clearance.
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What happened, in plain English
Covidien is recalling Mon-a-Therm temperature probes that lack FDA clearance. This means the devices may not be safe for medical use, potentially causing harm if used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49391-covidien-mon-a-therm-temperature-probe-recall-lack-of-fda.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49391-covidien-mon-a-therm-temperature-probe-recall-lack-of-fda · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2273-2026
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“Covidien Mon-a-Therm Temperature Probe Recall: Lack of FDA Clearance.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49391-covidien-mon-a-therm-temperature-probe-recall-lack-of-fda. Based on FDA recall #Z-2273-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2273-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The probes lack FDA clearance, meaning they have not been approved for medical use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This could lead to inaccurate temperature readings or other safety issues during medical procedures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using these probes for temperature monitoring are most at risk. Patients receiving care with these devices could be exposed to potential safety issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 'Mon-a-Therm size 9 Fr REF 90050' on the device. Look for the unique device identifier (UDI) numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 10884521828391 or 30884521828395.
- Brand
Covidien- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2271-2026 | Covidien Mon-a-Therm Esophageal Stethoscope with Temperature Sensor 400TM REF: 90042; UDI: 30884521820900/ Lot: 25D1267JZX 25E1322JZX, 25E1324JZX, 25H0920JZX, | 23,000 units |
| Z-2272-2026 | Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044; UDI: 30884521828388/ Lot: 25F0945JZX 25H0949JZX, 25I1065JZX, 25I1066JZX | 1775 units |
| Z-2273-2026 | Covidien Mon-a-Therm general purpose temperature probe size: 9 Fr REF: 90050; UDI: 10884521828391, 30884521828395/ Lot: 24D1130JZX 25A1086JZX 25E1332JZX 25I1054JZX 24D1133JZX 25A1087JZX 25F0946JZX 25I1055JZX 24E1015JZX 25A1088JZX 25F0947JZX 25I1056JZX 24E1017JZX 25D0379JZX 25F0948JZX 25I1057JZX 24E1018JZX 25D0380JZX 25F0949JZX 25I1058JZX 24L0848JZX 25D0381JZX 25F0950JZX 25I1059JZX 24L0850JZX 25D1271JZX 25F0953JZX 25I1061JZX 25A1069JZX 25D1272JZX 25F0954JZX 25K1129JZX 25A1070JZX 25D1273JZX 25G1163JZX 25K1130JZX 25A1072JZX 25E1263JZX 25H0935JZX 25K1131JZX 25A1075JZX 25E1264JZX 25H0936JZX 25L0542JZX 25A1076JZX 25E1265JZX 25H0938JZX 25L0545JZX 25A1077JZX 25E1326JZX 25H0939JZX 25L0899JZX 25A1082JZX 25E1329JZX 25H0940JZX 25L0901JZX 25A1084JZX 25E1331JZX 25H0942JZX 25L0903JZX 25A1085JZX | 128,900 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Details
Review the unique device identifier (UDI) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 31 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 48 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2273-2026 (April 23, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2273-2026 to see it in context.
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