Omron Healthcare, Inc. Recalls
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Omron brand 3-Way Instant Thermometer, Model Numbers MC-600 (USA) and MC-600CAN (Canada); an OTC device used to take an accurate patient temperature measurement in 4-6 seconds typically in the oral, rectal or under arm modes when the ambient temperature is between 50 degrees F and 93.2 degrees F; Distributed by: Omron Healthcare, Inc., 300 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Made in Philippines; UPC 73796-43600
Omron is recalling the Omron 3-Way Instant Thermometers due to possible overheating of the probe tip.
Omron sent recall letters dated 10/21/05 to all of their direct accounts, informing them that the probe tip could overheat and possibly burn the person whose temperature is being taken. The accounts were instructed to check the lot number on their thermometers immediately to see if they fall within the range of affected thermometers (lots beginning with 01-32, 01-36, 01-37 and 01-38). The accounts were instructed to call Omron at 1-800-634-4350 if their unit is affected to get instructions on how to return the unit to Omron for a refund. Omron issued a press release on 10/24/05 to alert consumers who may have purchased the thermometer at a retail pharmacy, and has posted both the press release and the recall letter on their website at www.omronhealthcare.com.
Medication Bottle (U22-3), a component of the MicroAir Vibrating Mesh Nebulizer, Model NE-U22V/NE-22VAC; Distributed by: Omron Healthcare, Inc., 300 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
A potential failure of the vibrating mechanism of the medication bottle which causes a failure to transmit vibration and results in no nebulization.
Omron sent 'Removal Notices' dated 11/2/04 to all of their direct accounts receiving the nebulizers during the affected time frame. The accounts were informed of the potential failure of the vibrating mechanism, and listed the serial numbers of the nebulizers that may contain the affected medication bottles. Medication bottles with either a blue dot near the bottle lever or a blue O-ring around the body of the bottle were manufactured after corrections were made and are not subject to the recall. Affected product should be returned to Omron for replacement. Any questions were directed to Customer Service at 800-231-4030.