3M Company - Health Care Business: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-0114-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

3M Bair Hugger(TM) Normothermia System, Temperature Monitoring System Sensors Model 360 (Part Number 36000)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 17, 2017

Date Posted: November 29, 2017

Recall Number: Z-0114-2018

Event ID: 78327

Reason for Recall:

During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed that a programming translation error could occur in a small amount of the sensors that could lead to a temperature readout that is lower than the patients actual temperature.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 153 cases (3825 sensors)

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 17230, Exp. 2020 Aug 18; 17233, Exp. 2020 Aug 21; 17234, Exp. 2020 Aug 22; 17241, Exp. 2020 Aug 29

Distribution Pattern:

CA, MI, IL, MO, MN, GA, and Canada, Switzerland

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated