Philips recalls fetal heart rate monitoring electrodes (PN: 989803137631) due to spiral tip breaking off during use, requiring surgical removal from newborns. Affected units shipped between May 2020 and November 2022.
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.
Philips is recalling fetal heart rate monitoring electrodes that can break off during use, requiring surgery to remove the broken piece from newborns. This is a serious risk for infants during labor monitoring.
The spiral tip of the electrode can break off during use, becoming a foreign object inside the newborn. This requires surgical removal to prevent injury or infection.
Pregnant women using Philips fetal heart rate monitoring electrodes during labor. Newborns are at highest risk if the electrode breaks off.
Look for the product name 'Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode' with serial number 989803137631. Units were shipped to customers between May 2020 and November 2022.
Immediately stop using the electrode if it's part of the recalled batch. Do not attempt to repair or continue using it.
The spiral tip can break off during use, requiring surgical removal from the newborn to prevent injury or infection.
Check for the product name 'Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode' with serial number 989803137631. Units were shipped between May 2020 and November 2022.
Stop using it immediately and contact Philips for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0908-2023 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0908-2023 from Philips. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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