Field Safety Notice Braun PRO 6000 Ear Thermometers

The above product was replaced over two years ago with the Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear thermometer with Age Precision IRT6520. It is very unlikely that there are any left in the system but please be aware of its potential risk to users.

It has come to our attention that there may be a potential risk associated with overheating of the Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 probe tip due to fluid ingress. This issue potentially impacts all PRO 6000 thermometers in the field.

Potential risk:
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. Population at greatest risk are patients that are unable to communicate or react to heat exposure.

If you have any concerns, please contact Supplies.West@eastamb.nhs.uk 

Published 11 August 2021