Baxter Healthcare recalled 5,209 oral/axillary probes used with Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus thermometers nationwide in the United States, Canada and Colombia. The probes were inadvertently programmed with the rectal configuration, which can yield a lower temperature reading. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected probes immediately and follow Baxter’s recall instructions.
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.
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
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Oral Probe 02893-000 is an accessory used with Welch Allyn SureTemp thermometers, common in clinical and hospital settings.
Misconfiguration causes under-reading temperatures, which may delay fever evaluation and treatment of infections.
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Healthcare providers may need to identify affected probes and coordinate replacements, potentially affecting patient workflow and care timelines.
Recall details are available via the FDA enforcement page for Z-0233-2026 and Baxter’s recall notice.
Remedy processing may take several weeks; replacement or refund timelines will be provided by Baxter.
Keep the recall notice, collect serial numbers and product codes, document all communications with Baxter or healthcare providers.
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.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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