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MDA/2008/022 - ALN retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/022
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and Paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: Free
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 01 April 2008 at 11:30
Ref: MDA/2008/022
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Immediate action
 
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
ALN retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter.

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Problem:
An increased risk of filter migration.
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Action by:
Vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.		  

Action:
Clinicians to follow patient management recommendations in this alert.

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Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters

* via CE Bulletin

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

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 08 April 2008
Deadline (action complete): 29 April 2008

Page last modified: 01 April 2008