Avalon CL Base Station Avalon CL BasestationRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884838034228), received between Oct 21, 2024 and May 3, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “False Negative Result” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 3, 2026False Negative Result

  PHILIPS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ON AN AVALON CL BASESTATION THAT WHEN THE PATIENT WALKED OUT THE ROOM IT WAS GIVING A FALSE NEGATIVE THAT HER AND THE BABY HEART RATE WAS DROPPING. THE DEVICE WAS IN CLINICAL USE AT TIME OF EVENT, NO PATIENT OR USER HARM WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25064059 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Imprecise or Erratic Results

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AVALON CL BASESTATION IS INTERMITTENTLY SWITCHING FROM NORMAL HEARTBEAT. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24315998 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Low Readings; Low Readings

  PHILIPS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ON THE AVALON CL BASE STATION INDICATING THE SYSTEM PRODUCES AN INACCURATE INTRAUTERINE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE MONITORING A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. NO ADVERSE EVENT INVOLVING A PATIENT OR USER WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21525430 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT WHEN USING A WIRELESS POD, THE CONTRACTIONS ARE NOT SHOWING THE WHOLE CONTRACTION IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY ASSESS FETAL HEART RATE. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE MONITORING A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. NO ADVERSE EVENT INVOLVING A PATIENT OR USER WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20495949 ↗