AVALON CABLELESS TOCO+ MP TRANSDUCER
Report
- Report Number
- 9610816-2025-000981
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- October 21, 2025
- Date of Event
- September 24, 2025
- Report Date
- November 19, 2025
- Manufacturer
- PHILIPS MEDIZIN SYSTEME BÖBLINGEN GMBH
- Product Code
- HFM
- UDI-DI
- 00884838034235
- PMA / PMN Number
- K140535
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FI
- Reporter Occupation
- BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION THIS COMPLAINT IS DEEMED NOT A REPORTABLE EVENT WITH PHILIPS. PHYSICAL DAMAGE OR A DEFECT OF THE DEVICE WOULD BE OBVIOUS TO THE USER WHEN MONITORING UNDER CLOSE PERSONAL SURVEILLANCE, AS DESCRIBED IN THE PRODUCT LABELING SHIPPED WITH THE DEVICE. THIS WOULD PROMPT THE USER TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF MONITORING OR TO TROUBLESHOOT THE DEVICE. PRODUCT LABELING INSTRUCTS USERS TO PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE EACH USE, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOSPITAL'S POLICY INCLUDING INSPECTION OF ALL ACCESSORIES (TRANSDUCERS, SENSORS AND CABLES). USERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE A DAMAGED ACCESSORY. EXAMINE ALL SYSTEM CABLES, THE POWER PLUG AND CORD FOR DAMAGE. MAKE SURE THAT THE PRONGS OF THE PLUG DO NOT MOVE IN THE CASING. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IT WITH AN APPROPRIATE POWER CORD. INSPECT THE CABLES, LEADS AND THEIR STRAIN RELIEFS FOR GENERAL CONDITION. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO BREAKS IN THE INSULATION. MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTORS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED AT EACH END TO PREVENT ROTATION OR OTHER STRAIN. THEREFORE DEEMED NOT REPORTABLE.
IT WAS REPORTED, THE TRANSDUCERS ARE CRUMBLING WHEN CLEANED WITH OXIVIR EXCEL WIPES. THIS REPORTED ISSUE IS OCCURRING AT SEVERAL CUSTOMER HOSPITAL SITES. NO OTHER CLINICAL INFORMATION OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS.
THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000280 | AVALON CABLELESS TOCO+ MP TRANSDUCER | MONITOR, UTERINE CONTRACTION, EXTERNAL (FOR USE IN CLINIC) | HFM | PHILIPS MEDIZIN SYSTEME BÖBLINGEN GMBH | AVALON CABLELESS TOCO+ MP TRANSDUCER | 00884838034235 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | Other |