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MDA/2008/053 - Unomedical OP suction tubing lot 182281 only

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/053
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: 22 July 2008 at 10:35
Ref: MDA/2008/053

 

 
Immediate action
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Action
 
Update
 
Information request


 

Device:
Unomedical OP suction tubing lot 182281 only.
Product code 16172182.
NHS Supply Chain code FWP088.

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Problem:
Due to a manufacturing error there is the potential for the tubing to collapse whilst in use, preventing suction.		  
Action by:
All medical and nursing staff and theatre managers.		  

Action:

  • Do not use affected devices.
  • Identify and isolate any of the affected devices from lot number 182281.
  • Contact manufacturer to arrange for return and replacement of devices.
  

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*
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 CSCI and Healthcare Commission.

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 05 August 2008
Deadline (action complete): 22 August 2008


Page last modified: 22 July 2008