Covidien Mon-a-Therm Esophageal Stethoscope Recall
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Covidien LLC is recalling 23,000 units of Mon-a-Therm Esophageal Stethoscope with Temperature Sensor due to lack of FDA clearance.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Covidien LLC initiated a voluntary recall of temperature probe devices because they lack FDA clearance.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Covidien Mon-a-Therm Esophageal Stethoscope with Temperature Sensor 400TM, REF: 90042. Affected lots include 25D1267JZX, 25E1322JZX, 25E1324JZX, and 25H0920JZX (UDI: 30884521820900). A total of 23,000 units are affected under recall number Z-2271-2026. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Covidien LLC for further information regarding the recalled devices.
Why This Matters
The Class II recall affects 23,000 units distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA recall Z-2271-2026 (event ID 98859)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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