These safety warnings predate our Medical Device Alerts (MDAs).
They are equivalent to the MDA 'Immediate action' category. They are reviewed every year and the list below contains notices that are still in force; if a notice has been withdrawn, it will no longer appear on these lists.
Advice notices
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01 Nov 1999 | AN 1999(06) Thromboembolic complications involving Silzone mechanical heart valves - WITHDRAWN
This notice has now been archived.
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01 Nov 1999 | AN 1999(05) Abbott in vitro diagnostic products: Additional precautions for use
As a result of apparent failures to comply with local good manufacturing practice requirements at the Abbott Lake County manufacturing site in the USA, adoption of additional quality control measures is recommended with in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) manufactured at this site.
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01 Oct 1999 | AN 1999(04) Single patient use of ophthalmic medical devices: implications for clinical practice
Implementation of advice on the use of ophthalmic medical devices that touch the surface of the eye from the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee (SEAC).
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01 Oct 1999 | AN 1999(03) Single patient use of contact lenses: implications for clinical practice
Implementation of additional advice on the use of contact lenses from the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee (SEAC).
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08 Mar 1999 | AN 1999(01) Trilucent™ breast implants: Voluntary recall
Voluntary recall of Trilucent™ breast implants because of
concerns about long term safety.
