Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 17, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Baxter Healthcare
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Baxter Healthcare
- Product type
- Oral Probe
- Model numbers
- Product code 02893-000, Product code 01690-200, Product code 01690-400, Product code 01692-200
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 17, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
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.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Oral Probe 02893-000 is an accessory used with Welch Allyn SureTemp thermometers, common in clinical and hospital settings.
Why This Is Dangerous
Misconfiguration causes under-reading temperatures, which may delay fever evaluation and treatment of infections.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Healthcare providers may need to identify affected probes and coordinate replacements, potentially affecting patient workflow and care timelines.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Confirm probe code 02893-000
- Review associated device codes 01690-200, 01690-400, 01692-200
- Inspect serial numbers listed in the recall documentation
- Cease use of any unit found to be affected
Where to find product info
Recall details are available via the FDA enforcement page for Z-0233-2026 and Baxter’s recall notice.
What timeline to expect
Remedy processing may take several weeks; replacement or refund timelines will be provided by Baxter.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Baxter via whichever contact channel they provide in the recall notice
- If no response, file a recall-related complaint with the FDA MedWatch program or your local regulator
How to prevent similar issues
- Before use, verify model and serial numbers against recall lists
- Coordinate with biomedical engineering for device updates and recalls
- Maintain an inventory log of critical medical probes to catch recalls quickly
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, collect serial numbers and product codes, document all communications with Baxter or healthcare providers.
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Product Details
Product: Oral Probe (02893-000). Associated product codes: 01690-200, 01690-400, 01692-200. Quantity recalled: 5,209 units. Distribution: US nationwide, Canada and Colombia. Recall date: 2025-09-17.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Distribution: US nationwide, Canada, Colombia
- Immediate action required
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