In Safety warnings

Enter a keyword or phrase to search all pages in this section:


Advanced search

Archive:

Looking for a previously published document in this section?

MDA/2008/019 - Folding shower seat 2000 Series manufactured by AKW Medi-Care Limited

Printer friendly version (new window)

Document details:

Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/019
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
Price: free
ISBN/ISSN:
Author:
Copyright: Crown
   

Help viewing PDFs:

Page 1

Issued: 26 March 2008 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2008/019

 

 
Immediate action
Tick mark
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Folding shower seat 2000 Series manufactured by AKW Medi-Care Limited.

>Page 2

Problem:
The shower seat supports can fail causing the user to fall.

>Page 2

Action by:
All those involved in the provision and maintenance of shower seats. In particular community care staff, occupational therapists, and maintenance staff or contractors.		  

Action:

  • Trace all AKW Medi-Care Limited 2000 Series shower seats purchased from 01 July 2006 to 30 September 2007 inclusive that are in use or in storage.
  • Obtain a modification kit and seat fitting instructions from AKW Medi-Care Limited (see contact on page 2).
  • Arrange for the modification kit to be fitted and check that the number of wall fixings is in accordance with the manufacturer’s fitting instructions.
  

Distributed to:

Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) - Headquarters
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Social services in England - Directors*

* via CE Bulletin

>Page 2

Contacts:
Details of manufacturer contacts and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for CSCI and Healthcare Commission.

>Pages 2-3



Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 28 April 2008
Deadline (action complete): 26 June 2008

Page last modified: 26 March 2008