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MDA/2008/030 - Surgical blades manufactured by ConMed Linvatec Hall®

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/030
Audience: Healthcare professional
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 14
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 29 April 2008 at 13:45
Ref: MDA/2008/030

 

 
Immediate action
Tick mark
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Surgical blades manufactured by ConMed Linvatec Hall®.

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Problem:
Possibility of holes in the packaging which may compromise sterility.

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Action by:
Operating theatre staff, supplies department staff.

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Action:

  • Check stock for devices identified in the attached list and remove from use.
  • Return affected devices to the manufacturer.
 

Distributed to:

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

* via CE Bulletin

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

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Appendix:
ConMed Linvatec customer letter with list of product codes and batch numbers of affected devices (in pdf only).

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 14 May 2008
Deadline (action complete): 06 June 2008


Page last modified: 29 April 2008