Oxygen cylinders and their regulators - top tips leaflet

Oxygen cylinders and regulators are used widely in healthcare establishments and we receive reports of problems such as:

• lack of training
• misconnection of oxygen regulators onto air cylinders and air regulators onto oxygen cylinders
• damage to cylinders and regulators from being dropped.
  

This leaflet provides reminders and tips on care and handling to minimise adverse incidents.

 

Reporting problems
Oxygen cylinders are classed as a medicine - problems with these should be reported to our Defective Medicines Reporting Centre (DMRC). E-mail: dmrc@mhra.gsi.gov.uk

Detachable regulators are classed as medical devices - problems with these should be reported to our Adverse Incident Centre (AIC), preferably using the online facility.

 

Ordering copies
If you would like to order printed copies of the leaflet, send an e-mail to: dh@prolog.uk.com or a fax to: 01623 724 524

Enquiries
If you have queries about the leaflet contact us on:
Tel: 020 7084 3272
E-mail: dts@mhra.gsi.gov.uk