Fetal Doppler

A portable, hand-held, battery-powered device assembly consisting of a measuring and display unit with attached probe or interchangeable probes designed to noninvasively detect fetal heart beats using ultrasound/Doppler technology. The heart beats are typically conveyed audibly via the measuring/display unit and attached probe which is applied to the surface of the pregnant woman’s abdomen. The device aids in determining fetal viability.

Technical characteristics

1.       Water proof probes for minimum 2 MHZ frequency continuous wave

2.       Auto Shut Off Facility to save Battery Power.

3.       Built-in Speaker.

4.       Volume Control Facility and Audio Output for Ear Phone.

5.       Heart Rate Range should be from 50 to 200 bpm with accuracy of + /-2%, Should be Water Proof Body.

Power Requirements: AA or 9V batteries.

Accessories

Doppler probe, Ultra sound Gel

Clinical purpose: Detect, measure, and display fetal heart activity.

Level of use: Obstetrics and Gynecology, gynecology physician office Obstetrics and Gynecology, gynecology physician office

Staff requirements: Fetal heart detectors are routinely used by physicians, obstetric nurses, and community midwives to record FHR values.

Risk classification: Type  B or BF

Regulatory approvals: