Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published July 20, 2021

Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Recall: Risk of Burn from Fluid Ingress

Welch Allyn recalls Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 ear thermometers that may overheat if exposed to fluids and not dried properly, risking burns. Affected units have specific model and serial number formats.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2482-2021Medical device Welch Al:lyn ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

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

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Recalling firmWelch Allyn Inc4341 State Street Rd · Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-5300

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Welch Allyn is recalling Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 ear thermometers because they can overheat and cause burns if exposed to fluids and not properly dried before use. This hazard affects medical professionals using the device on patients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62190-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-risk-of-burn.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62190-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-risk-of-burn · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2482-2021

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“Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Recall: Risk of Burn from Fluid Ingress.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62190-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-risk-of-burn. Based on FDA recall #Z-2482-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2482-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on July 20, 2021, that Welch Allyn Inc is recalling Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometers due to overheating risks. The agency said the devices may cause burns if used before cleaning fluid dries completely.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Welch Allyn
Product: Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer
Model: 6000
UDI: 00732094309027 DDDYYKXXXXX (DDD = 3 digit Julian day, YY = last 2 digits of Julian year, K = Keytronic, XXXXX = 5 digit serialized number)
Units affected: 1,036,740

The hazard

According to the FDA, if the device is exposed to fluid ingress and used before the cleaning fluid has completely dried, there is a risk of the device overheating. This overheating potentially causes a burn to the user or the ear canal of the patient.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Welch Allyn Inc had one other recall on record since April 22, 2021, involving the Welch Allyn ProBP 3400 Blood Pressure Device due to electrical shock risks from fluid ingress. Other recent recalls of similar products include BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES REF 323 Medication Cabinet Recall (April 30, 2026), BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower 352 Medication Cabinet Recall (April 30, 2026), and BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES REF 327 Medication Cabinet Recall (April 30, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number 6000 on the device. All units distributed have a unique serial number format starting with 3 digits for the Julian day, followed by 2 digits for the year, a key, and 5 digits for the serial number.

Brand
Welch Al:lyn
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Fluid Exposure
Inspect the thermometer for signs of fluid exposure or cleaning residue that hasn't dried completely.
Wipe Down Thoroughly
If the device is wet, use a clean cloth to wipe it dry before use to prevent overheating.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Afghanistan, Andorra, Australia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Dar-es-S, Canada,…” 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.

Jul 20, 2021Firm started the recall
Sep 16, 2021FDA classified it Class II
Sep 22, 2021Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Is this recall for home use or professional medical use?

This recall applies to professional medical use environments only, as stated in the product description.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/62190-braun-thermoscan-pro-6000-ear-thermometer-recall-risk-of-burn">Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Recall: Risk of Burn from Fluid Ingress (GovInfoNow)</a>

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-2482-2021 (July 20, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2482-2021 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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