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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00807-1
Product Name/Description	General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series Model Number: M1024229 ARTG Number: 141057
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	8/08/2013
Responsible Entity	GE Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	GE’s Disposable General Purpose 9FR Temperature Probe is intended for oesophageal and rectal use only. It has been brought to the attention of GE Healthcare that some users are inserting the probe nasally which may result in epistaxis (nose bleed).
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	GE Healthcare is providing users with an update to the Instructions for Use (IFU) and pouch label to clarify insertion locations.
Contact Information	1800 659 465 - GE Healthcare National Call Centre