Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published October 17, 2017
3M Bair Hugger Normothermia Sensors May Show Low Temperatures
3M recalls Normothermia System temperature sensors that may show lower than actual patient temperatures. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed that a programming translation error could occur in a small amount of the sensors that could lead to a temperature readout that is lower than the patient s actual temperature.
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📍Recalling firm3M Company - Health Care Business3m Center 2510 Conway Ave , B# 275-5-W-6 · Saint Paul, MN 55144-0001
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
3M is recalling certain temperature sensors for the Bair Hugger Normothermia System because a programming error could cause them to show lower temperatures than a patient's actual temperature. This could lead to incorrect warming decisions during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72819-3m-bair-hugger-normothermia-sensors-may-show-low-temperatures.
“3M Bair Hugger Normothermia Sensors May Show Low Temperatures.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72819-3m-bair-hugger-normothermia-sensors-may-show-low-temperatures. Based on FDA recall #Z-0114-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0114-2018%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on 2017-10-17 that 3M Company - Health Care Business is recalling 3M Bair Hugger(TM) Normothermia System, Temperature Monitoring System Sensors Model 360 (Part Number 36000). The hazard involves a programming error causing lower-than-actual temperature readouts. This recall has been terminated.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: 3M
Product: 3M Bair Hugger(TM) Normothermia System, Temperature Monitoring System Sensors Model 360 (Part Number 36000)
Lot Numbers: 17230, Exp. 2020 Aug 18; 17233, Exp. 2020 Aug 21; 17234, Exp. 2020 Aug 22; 17241, Exp. 2020 Aug 29
Quantity: 153 cases (3825 sensors)
Distribution: CA, MI, IL, MO, MN, GA, and Canada, Switzerland
The hazard
According to the FDA, a programming translation error could occur in a small amount of the sensors. This error leads to a temperature readout that is lower than the patient’s actual temperature.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show 3M Company - Health Care Business has 17 other recalls on record since 2024-08-14, including issues with Clarity Precision Grip Attachments and Tegaderm CHG Dressing contamination risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Covidien Mon-a-Therm Temperature Probe Recall (2026-04-23) and Medline Convenience Kits: Temperature Probe Recall Due to Distribution Error (2026-05-28).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Model 360 sensors with lot numbers 17230 (exp. Aug 2020), 17233 (exp. Aug 2020), 17234 (exp. Aug 2020), or 17241 (exp. Aug 2020).
Brand
3M
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Sensor Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers 17230, 17233, 17234, or 17241 on the sensor packaging or label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states, and outside the U.S.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “CA, MI, IL, MO, MN, GA, and Canada, Switzerland” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
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-0114-2018 (October 17, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0114-2018 to see it in context.
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