Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed — Class II medical device recall Z-0412-2016

Terminated recall by Bestmed, LLC, reported 2015-12-23, distributed nationwide. An incorrect calibration of the thermometer that causes the device to display inaccurate and frequently lower

Recall number	`Z-0412-2016`
Product type	Medical device
Classification	Class II
Status	Terminated
Voluntary or mandated	Voluntary
Recalling firm	Bestmed, LLC, Golden, CO, United States
Recall initiated	2015-11-12
Classified	2015-12-16
Reported by FDA	2015-12-23
Terminated	2016-11-30
Distributed	Nationwide (US)
Countries outside the US	CA
Quantity	305,548
Model numbers	`KD-2201`

Product

Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor (Amerisource Bergen), Kroger, Medline, Meijer, Premier Value, Safeway, Life Brand, Target, Top Care, Best Choice, Western Family. Device is packaged in plastic blister with cardboard insert, 2 AAA batteries installed, a Quick Start Guide, and an Instruction Manual booklet. Product Usage: Device is a handheld thermometer that employs a thermistor sensor intended for people to take a human body temperature at the temporal artery location, the area between the outer corner of the eye and the hairline directly over the temporal artery.

Reason for recall

An incorrect calibration of the thermometer that causes the device to display inaccurate and frequently lower temperatures than the actual body temperature of the user.

Machine access

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