Philips Gains CE Mark for Beltless Maternal Monitoring Device

Philips received CE Mark approval for its Avalon system, a fetal and maternal monitoring device that updates a patient’s electronic medical record.

The beltless device is based on electrode technology and is used to stream patient data, such as fetal and maternal heart rate and uterine activity, to the electronic record via Philips’ obstetrical information management system.

The device features a single patch and reusable pod that are placed on the mother’s belly to capture critical parameters.