FDAClass IIJanuary 18, 2023

Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode-intended for patients recall

Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode-intended for patients requiring fetal heart rate monitoring during labor. PN: 989803137631

Why was Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode-intended for patients recalled?

Fetal Spiral Electrode (FSE) spiral tip of the FSE breaking off during use and requiring surgical intervention to remove the broken tip from the neonate patient. Philips has decided to discontinue the distribution of this product.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UDI: (01)20884838007431. All devices shipped to and received by the customer from Philips between May 2020 until end Nov 2022

Product
Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode-intended for patients requiring fetal heart rate monitoring during labor. PN: 989803137631
Recalling firm
Philips North America Llc
Quantity
69,679 cases (1,741,975 units)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Cura¿ao, Czechia, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Republic Trinidad and Tabago, United Arab Emerates, United Kingdom.
Recall date
January 18, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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