The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2523-2026·Announced 2026-07-01

Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor FM 30 Speaker Connector Assembly

Philips is recalling 169 units of the Avalon Fetal Monitor FM 30 due to incorrect speaker connector assembly that can cause device cables to disconnect, resulting in loss of speaker output.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a medical device where loss of speaker output on a fetal monitor creates a risk of harm (inability to alert clinicians to critical information) without reported injuries or illnesses. The hazard is functional failure affecting patient monitoring capability.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America LLC is recalling 169 units of the Avalon Fetal Monitor, FM 30 (Part number M2703A, UDI/DI 00884838000414). The device has incorrect assembly of the speaker connector which can cause device cables to be pulled out of the housing.

This defect increases the risk of intermittent or permanent loss of speaker output. The recalled units have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and to multiple countries.

Customers with affected units should contact Philips North America LLC for instructions regarding the faulty equipment.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor, FM 30 Part numberM2703A
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • device-connector-failure
  • functional-loss

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • UDI/DI 00884838000414
  • Serial Numbers: DE79646555
  • DE79646616
  • DE79646645
  • DE79646647
  • DE79646651
  • DE79646697
  • DE79646702
  • DE79646746
  • DE79646754
  • DE79646757
  • DE79646758
  • DE79646762
  • DE79646765
  • DE79646775
  • DE79646776
  • DE79646783
  • DE79646857
  • DE79646891
  • DE79646924

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.