Omron Healthcare, Inc. 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 Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Omron is recalling the Omron 3-Way Instant Thermometers due to possible overheating of the probe tip.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

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.