CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 10 Jul 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Avalon Ultrasound Transducer recalled by Philips North America
Philips North America is recalling Avalon Ultrasound Transducer, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 May 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2239-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94774
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America, Cambridge, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 22 May 2024
- FDA classified
- 28 Jun 2024
- Reported
- 10 Jul 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 22 May 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential for inaccurate fetal heart rate measurements when monitoring multiples.
Product as listed by the FDA
Avalon Ultrasound Transducer. Directs low-energy ultrasound beam toward the fetal heart and externally monitors fetal heart rate.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AD, AE, AR, AT, AU, BA, BE, BG, BH, BO, BR, CH, CL, CO, CY, CZ, DE, DZ, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GI, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IS, IT, JP, KE, KW, LB, LK, LS, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, ME, MT, MU, MY, NA, NI, NL, NZ, OM, PA, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, VN, ZA.
Nationwide ArkansasColoradoDelawareIdahoIllinoisIndianaMassachusettsMaineMontanaPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoTennessee
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential for inaccurate fetal heart rate measurements when monitoring multiples.
Which lots are affected?
Model No. 867246; UDI: 00884838093195; Serial No. DE67535433, DE67535436, DE67535443, DE67535447, DE67535452, DE67535462, DE67535463, DE67535464, DE67535470, DE67535471, DE67535474, DE67535476, DE67535479, DE67535480, DE67535483, DE67535484, DE67535487, DE67535488, DE67535499, DE67535502, DE67535507, DE67535508, DE67535518, DE67535521, DE67535523, DE67535527, DE67535529, DE67535530, DE67535533, DE67535536, DE67535538, DE67535540, DE67535542, DE67535546, DE67535547, DE67535556, DE67535562, DE67535564, DE67535566, DE67535569, DE67535570, DE67535572, DE67535574, DE67535580, DE67535581, DE67535584, DE67535587, DE67535589, DE67535591, DE67535592, DE67535598, DE67535604, DE67535605, DE67535606, DE67535623, DE67535636, DE67535646, DE67535667, DE67535711, DE67535712, DE67535717, DE67535718, DE67535721, DE67535731, DE67535732, DE67535736, DE67535740, DE67535746, DE67535754, DE67535755, DE67535759, DE67535761, DE67535826, DE67535830, DE67535831, DE67535856, DE67535860, DE67535864, DE67535873, 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Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AD, AE, AR, AT, AU, BA, BE, BG, BH, BO, BR, CH, CL, CO, CY, CZ, DE, DZ, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GI, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IS, IT, JP, KE, KW, LB, LK, LS, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, ME, MT, MU, MY, NA, NI, NL, NZ, OM, PA, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, VN, ZA.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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