Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Disposable Temperature Probes Recalled by Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company Due to GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential...

Date: July 18, 2013
Company: Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company directly.

Affected Products

Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ 07512 USA, www.gehealthcare.com/vitalsigns. Continuous temperature monitoring.

Quantity: 12,239 units (5,002 units US, 7,237 units OUS).

Why Was This Recalled?

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the use of GE General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series [M1024229]. GEs Disposable General Purpose 9FR Temperature Probe M1024229 is intended for oro-esophageal and rectal use. As it pertains to esophageal placement, it has been brought to our attention that some users are inserting the probe

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company

Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report