Philips Autoclavable Temperature Probes Recall: Update to Cleaning Instructions
Philips recalls autoclavable temperature probes with model numbers 21075A, 21076A, 21078A, 989803162621, 989803162631, 989803162641. The recall involves updated cleaning instructions to prevent improper disinfection.
Lower-risk recall
Update to instructions for use regarding the cleaning and disinfection process for the reusable probes.
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What happened, in plain English
Philips is recalling autoclavable temperature probes with specific model numbers due to an update to cleaning instructions. This ensures proper disinfection and prevents potential misuse of the probes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61173-philips-autoclavable-temperature-probes-recall-update-to-cleaning-instructions.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61173-philips-autoclavable-temperature-probes-recall-update-to-cleaning-instructions · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0926-2022
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“Philips Autoclavable Temperature Probes Recall: Update to Cleaning Instructions.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61173-philips-autoclavable-temperature-probes-recall-update-to-cleaning-instructions. Based on FDA recall #Z-0926-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0926-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall requires updated cleaning instructions to ensure proper disinfection. Without following the new instructions, the probes could become contaminated or fail to sterilize correctly, potentially leading to infection risks.
Who’s affected
Users of Philips autoclavable temperature probes with model numbers 21075A, 21076A, 21078A, 989803162621, 989803162631, or 989803162641 are affected. Healthcare facilities using these probes for temperature monitoring are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product packaging for model numbers 21075A, 21076A, 21078A, 989803162621, 989803162631, or 989803162641. The recall applies to all units manufactured from 2008 to present with the specified UDI codes.
- Brand
Philips- Product
Philips North America, LLC recalls The IFU for the Autoclavable Temperature Probes: Part # 453564635891, providing in the packaging for the following- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Review Cleaning Instructions
Check the product packaging for updated cleaning and disinfection instructions to ensure proper use.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) Including Puerto Rico and OUS (foreign) countries including: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium,…” 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 2 months 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-0926-2022 (February 7, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0926-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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