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MDA/2008/023 - Hospira butterfly winged needle infusion set - regular and intermittent. All batches manufactured prior to April 2008

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/023
Audience: Healthcare Professionals
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Format: Electronic & Paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: Free
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 07 April 2008 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2008/023
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Action
 
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Information request


Device:
Hospira butterfly winged needle infusion set – regular and intermittent. All batches manufactured prior to April 2008.

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Problem:
Leakage of fluid during IV administration e.g. radiopharmaceuticals during radionuclide imaging procedures.

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Action by:
All clinical staff using this device.		  

Action:

  •  Use an alternative product if available. If none is available continue to use this device following the guidance stated below.
  •  Carefully check that the reseal device is securely attached to the luer connector before using the product (applies to the intermittent version).
  •  Avoid wherever possible applying greater pressure than is required during fluid infusion through the device.
  

Distributed to:

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

* via CE Bulletin

  

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

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 14 April 2008
Deadline (action complete): 28 April 2008


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