FDA Recall Open, Classified

Oral Probe (Product code 02893-000), accessory used with Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 690 (Product codes 01690-200 and 01690-400) Thermometers and Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 692 (01692-200) thermometers

Recall: Z-0233-2026 · Initiated September 17, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0233-2026
Event Number
97614
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FEI Number
1417572
Product Code
FLL
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 17, 2025
Posted
October 23, 2025
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

Description

Oral Probe (Product code 02893-000), accessory used with Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 690 (Product codes 01690-200 and 01690-400) Thermometers and Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 692 (01692-200) thermometers

Reason

Affected oral/axillary probes were inadvertently programmed with the rectal probe configuration. Affected probes will potentially display a lower temperature than the true value, which may lead to a delay in managing fever-related symptoms or infection.

Action

Beginning September 17, 2025, firm notified impacted distributors via Medical Device Recall letters. Customers were instructed to return any affected product and submit a request for replacements. Distributors were instructed to notify their end users via a provided Important Product Information Letter. For general questions regarding this action, please contact Welch Allyn technical service at 800-535-6663. Select the following sequence of options: 2 (technical support), 1(English), 1 (physical exam devices), 3 (thermometry), between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Distribution

Distribution US nationwide, Canada and Colombia.

Quantity

5209