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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Fetal Spiral Electrode, Model No. 9898 031 37631

Z-1250-2019

January 25, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Philips North America, LLC
Event
Event 82422
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1,971,925 (78,877 boxes)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1250-2019

Official wording

Reason: During use of the Philips FSE, it is possible for the metal electrode tip to break off and remain in the scalp of the newborn following labor and delivery.

Code information: All products currently in distribution.

Distribution pattern: Distributed nationwide within US. Worldwide international distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    During use of the Philips FSE, it is possible for the metal electrode tip to break off and remain in the scalp of the newborn following labor and delivery.