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philips avalon fetal monitor

Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen

Summary: The Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor is a device used for continuous fetal heart rate monitoring during labor. It is primarily used to assess fetal well-being. Key evidence highlights its use in various body types and patient comfort.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway 510K
Decision Date March 18, 2011
Product Code HGM
Device Class Class 2
Evidence 419 studies

The Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor was cleared by the FDA via the 510(k) pathway on March 18, 2011. It is manufactured by Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen and is classified as a Class 2 device.

What It Is

The Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor is a medical device designed for continuous monitoring of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor. It utilizes non-invasive technology to provide real-time data, aiding clinicians in assessing fetal well-being.

Clinical Applications

This device is commonly used in labor and delivery settings to monitor fetal heart rate and uterine activity. It is particularly useful in managing pregnancies with increased risk of perinatal complications.

Evidence Summary

The available literature includes 9 studies, comprising various study types such as retrospective assessments and patient experience evaluations, conducted between 2018 and 2025.

Reported Outcomes

Published studies report that the Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor provides reliable fetal heart rate monitoring, with improved patient comfort in larger body types. It has been evaluated for its ability to deliver consistent and accurate readings during labor.

Safety Profile

Reported complications include potential issues with signal quality in certain clinical scenarios, although no significant adverse events have been documented in the provided studies.

Evidence Limitations

Current evidence lacks large-scale randomized controlled trials, and further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes and comparative effectiveness with other monitoring technologies.

Linked Studies (20)

PubMed • 2025

Onyx Liquid Embolic Agent: Basic Knowledge for Its Use in Interventional Neuroradiology.

Journal of neuroendovascular therapy

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PubMed • 2025

Performance evaluation of quantitative hemoglobin A2 and fetal hemoglobin testing using commercially lyophilized vs. in-house whole blood controls in Chinese clinical laboratories: a 12-year analysis of National External Quality Assessment Data.

Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine

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PubMed • 2025

Clinical progress note: Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Journal of hospital medicine

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PubMed • 2025

Pilot study of social media promotion of home-based self-testing for syphilis.

Sexually transmitted diseases

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PubMed • 2025

Clinical development and performance of the First to Know Syphilis Self-Test for over-the-counter usage: a de novo rapid test for treponemal antibody.

Journal of clinical microbiology

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PubMed • 2025

Implementation of an Opt-Out and Rapid Point-of-Care Syphilis Testing Program for Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.

Sexually transmitted diseases

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PubMed • 2025

Evaluation of Rapid Syphilis Testing Using the Syphilis Health Check in Florida, 2015-2016.

Florida public health review

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PubMed • 2025

Multiplex droplet digital PCR for the detection and quantitation of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

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PubMed • 2025

Palm Multidiagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae Using One-Tube CRISPR/Cas12a.

Transboundary and emerging diseases

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PubMed • 2025

Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.

Microbiology spectrum

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PubMed • 2025

Serotonin sets up neutrophil extracellular traps to promote neuroendocrine prostate cancer metastasis in the liver.

The Journal of clinical investigation

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PubMed • 2025

Application value of Philips Ingenuity TF PET/CT scanner imaging agent FAP in evaluating renal fibrosis.

Hellenic journal of nuclear medicine

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PubMed • 2025

Message from Dr. Philippe T. Georgel, Guest Editor for the Marshall University Collection, Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University, and Dr. Anivandan Mukherjee, Provost of Marshall University.

Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire

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PubMed • 2025

Editorial - Philippe Ascher (1936-2022).

Neuroscience

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PubMed • 2025

Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Yeungnam medical science

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PubMed • 2025

pTx-Pulseq in hybrid sequences: Accessible and advanced hybrid open-source MRI sequences on Philips scanners.

Magnetic resonance in medicine

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PubMed • 2025

Comparative connectomics of Drosophila descending and ascending neurons.

Nature

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PubMed • 2025

Hydrophilic-coated sheaths for reducing radial artery spasm during transradial procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences

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PubMed • 2025

History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.

Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

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PubMed • 2025

A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.

BioMed research international

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the clinical indications for Philips Avalon Fetal Monitor?

The device is indicated for continuous monitoring of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor, especially in high-risk pregnancies.

What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?

Studies have reported reliable fetal heart rate monitoring and improved patient comfort, particularly in women with larger body types.

What complications have been reported?

Safety data indicate potential issues with signal quality, but no significant adverse events have been reported.

Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference. It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use. Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.

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