Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor Recall Issued
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Philips North America Llc is recalling 169 units of the Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor, FM 30 (Part number M2703A) due to incorrect speaker connector assembly.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 5, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Philips North America Llc initiated a voluntary recall of the Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor, FM 30 after determining that the monitor has incorrect assembly of the speaker connector. This can cause device cables to be pulled out of the housing and increase the risk of intermittent or permanent loss of speaker output.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor, FM 30, Part number M2703A. A total of 169 units are involved. The product has UDI/DI 00884838000414. Affected serial numbers include: DE79646555, DE79646616, DE79646645, DE79646647, DE79646651, DE79646697, DE79646702, DE79646746, DE79646754, DE79646757, DE79646758, DE79646762, DE79646765, DE79646775, DE79646776, DE79646783, DE79646857, DE79646891, DE79646924, DE79646750, DE79646751, DE79646756, DE79646804, DE79646592, DE79646877, DE79646644, DE79646706, DE79646723, DE79646653, DE79646766, DE79646786, DE79646824, DE79646827, DE79646848, DE79646956, DE79646709, DE79646892, DE79646724, DE79646729, DE79646732, DE79646733, DE79646927, DE79646675, DE79646820, DE79646821, DE79646837, DE79646866, DE79646869, DE79646871, DE79646875, DE79646882, DE79646683, DE79646676, DE79646640, DE79646849, DE79646952, DE79646699, DE79646694, DE79646648, DE79646701, DE79646900, DE79647027, DE79647039, DE79646654, DE79646800, DE79646604, DE79646660, DE79646829, DE79646747, DE79646606, DE79646826, DE79646784, DE79646794. Distribution was worldwide, including US Nationwide and the countries of AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, BH, BR, CA, CH, CN, CR, CZ, DE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, ID, IL, IN, IT, JO, JP, KR, LT, LU, LV, MX, MY, NL, NZ, OM, SA, SE, SG, SI, TR, TW, ZA. The recall number is Z-2523-2026. Classification is Class II. Recall initiation date was May 26, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers with affected units should contact the recalling firm, Philips North America Llc, at 222 Jacobs St, Cambridge, MA 02141-2289 for further information regarding the recall.
Why This Matters
The recall involves 169 fetal monitors distributed worldwide, addressing a defect that may lead to loss of speaker output.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2523-2026 (https://www.fda.gov)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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