Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Recall: Outdated Instructions Risk
Braun recalls Thermoscan PRO 6000 ear thermometers with outdated instructions that could lead to incorrect readings. Affected units have specific product codes and serial numbers.
Lower-risk recall
The Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000 ear thermometers may have been shipped with a compact disc (CD) containing an outdated version of the Instructions for Use (IFU).
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What happened, in plain English
Braun is recalling Thermoscan PRO 6000 ear thermometers that may have been shipped with outdated instructions. This could lead to incorrect temperature readings if users follow the old instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54873-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-outdated-instructions-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54873-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-outdated-instructions-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2339-2024
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“Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Recall: Outdated Instructions Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54873-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-outdated-instructions-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2339-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2339-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The thermometers may have been shipped with an outdated version of the Instructions for Use. This could lead to incorrect temperature readings if users follow the old instructions instead of the current ones.
Who’s affected
Owners of Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000 ear thermometers with product codes 06000-200 or 06000-300 are affected. Parents and caregivers using these thermometers for children are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product codes 06000-200 or 06000-300 on the thermometer. All units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Braun- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Instructions
Review the current Instructions for Use to ensure you have the latest version.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Distributed to United States, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom. UPDATED PER EMAIL DATED 7/24/2024: United States…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 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.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the outdated instructions?
The recall does not require discarding the thermometer; you can update your instructions to the latest version.
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Where this comes from
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-2339-2024 (June 13, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2339-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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