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MDA/2008/033 - Masimo Rainbow Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/033
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: 20 May 2008 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2008/033

 

 
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Device:
Masimo Rainbow Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter.		  

Problem:

  • Elevated levels of methaemoglobin (MetHb) will lead to inaccurate carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) readings (SpCO).
  • Elevated levels of either MetHb or COHb will lead to inaccurate oxygen saturation readings (SpO2).

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Action by:
Anaesthetists, operating theatre practitioners, intensive care specialists, A&E specialists and ambulance staff.		  
Action:
If both COHb and MetHb readings (SpCO and SpMet) are raised users should check blood gases using a blood gas analyser.		  

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 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): 20 June 2008
Deadline (action complete): 20 August 2008


Page last modified: 20 May 2008