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MDA/2008/058 - Medi-Tec Classic hoist manufactured by Aidservice Ltd

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/058
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
Price: Free
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Reference: MDA/2008/058
Issued: 30 July 2008 at 11:00

 
Immediate action
Tick mark
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
 Medi-Tec Classic hoist manufactured by Aidservice Ltd.

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Problem:
 Risk of spreader bar becoming detached in use and dropping the hoist occupant.

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Action by:
 All those involved in the provision, prescription, maintenance and use of these hoists. In particular: nurses, care staff, loan store managers, maintenance staff and contractors, and moving and handling coordinators.

 

Action:

  • Trace all Medi-Tec Classic hoists manufactured before 26 March 2008 that are in use or in storage.
  • Contact Aidservice Ltd. (Tel 01257 425 538) to arrange for the boom swivel assembly to be exchanged.

 

Distributed to:

  NHS trusts in England – Chief Executives*
OFSTED – Directors of Children’s Services
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) – Headquarters
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) – Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England – Chief Executives*
Social services in England – Directors*
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): 1 September 2008
Deadline (action complete): 30 October 2008


Page last modified: 31 July 2008