Cardinal Health recalls Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometers (OEM Item 303062) made after Oct 2016 due to calibration drift causing inaccurate readings. Affected units may show temperatures higher than specified.
The frequency of calibration for the Genius Tympanic Thermometer as stated in the operating manual may not ensure that thermometers always remain within the stated accuracy range (¿ 0.2¿C for Genius 2 and ¿ 0.3¿C for Genius 3 thermometers). The measurement readings drift upwards over time, which means that the thermometers could exceed the upper stated accuracy tolerance of +0.2¿C for Genius 2 or +0.3¿C for Genius 3.
Cardinal Health is recalling Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometers made after October 2016 because they may drift out of calibration over time, leading to falsely high temperature readings. This could cause unnecessary medical concerns if used for fever checks.
The thermometer's calibration drifts upward over time, meaning readings may exceed the manufacturer's accuracy tolerance. This could result in falsely high temperature readings, potentially causing unnecessary medical concern if used for fever checks.
Parents and caregivers using the thermometer for children are most affected. The recall covers specific models made after October 2016 with serial numbers starting at 16597907.
Check for the model name 'Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer' with OEM Item Code 303062. The product was made after October 1, 2016, and has a serial number greater than or equal to 16597907.
Look for a serial number starting with 16597907 or higher on the thermometer.
Confirm the product is the Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer with OEM Item Code 303062.
The thermometer may drift out of calibration over time, causing readings to exceed the manufacturer's accuracy tolerance and potentially show falsely high temperatures.
Check for the model name 'Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer' with OEM Item Code 303062, made after October 1, 2016, and with a serial number starting at 16597907.
No action is required for unaffected units. Affected units may continue use but readings could be inaccurate.
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Subject: Recall Z-0992-2020 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0992-2020 from Cardinal Health. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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