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MDA/2008/026 - Birthright birthing bed mattresses manufactured by Huntleigh Healthcare

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/026
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 17 April 2008 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2008/026

 

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Information request


Device:
Birthright birthing bed mattresses manufactured by Huntleigh Healthcare.		  
Problem:
A risk of cross-infection from contaminated mattress cores.

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Action by:
All those using, providing or maintaining birthing beds. In particular maternity unit managers, midwifery staff, maintenance staff and contractors.		  

Action:

  • Trace all Huntleigh Healthcare Birthright mattresses in use or in storage.
  • Open the mattress covers and check for signs of contamination on the mattress core and also for wear, damage or holes in the mattress covers.
  • Dispose of contaminated mattress cores and damaged mattress covers and contact Huntleigh Healthcare on 01582 413 104 for replacements.
  • Arrange for undamaged mattress covers to be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • For the future, ensure that procedures are in place for the cleaning and regular removal of covers to check for contamination of the mattress core and damage to the cover, in accordance with the manufacturer’s revised instructions.
  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*
NHS Boards in Scotland - Chief Executives

* via CE Bulletin

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Contacts:
Details of manufacturer contacts and 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): 24 April 2008
Deadline (action complete): 23 May 2008


Page last modified: 17 April 2008