Philips Healthcare Inc. Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor FM20; Model Number: M2702A. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor FM20; Model Number: M2702A.
Brand
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Units with serial numbers in the range of DE53001002 through DE53107383.
Products Sold
Units with serial numbers in the range of DE53001002 through DE53107383.
Philips Healthcare Inc. is recalling Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor FM20; Model Number: M2702A. due to Interruption of power-up/boot sequence may cause the paper scale and recorder speed settings of the monitor to revert to factory default may lead to m. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Interruption of power-up/boot sequence may cause the paper scale and recorder speed settings of the monitor to revert to factory default may lead to misinterpretation of the fetal trace by the user and to potential incorrect clinical decisions
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Philips Healthcare issued an "Urgent-Medical Device Correction" notification dated May 15, 2009 to Customers in the United States via UPS and notifications outside the US will be managed by Philips representatives in each affected geography. Customers were asked to follow the guidelines in the Action to be Taken by Customer/User section of the Correction Notice until they receive their software upgrade. Questions can be made to Philips response center at 1-800-722-9377.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026