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MDA/2008/070 - Access and Accent attendant propelled wheelchairs manufactured by Remploy Healthcare

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/070
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: 07 October 2008 at 10:30
Ref: MDA/2008/070

 

 
Immediate action
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Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Access and Accent attendant propelled wheelchairs manufactured by Remploy Healthcare.

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Problem:
Rear tie-down location brackets not fitted.

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Action by:
All those involved in the use, provision and maintenance of these wheelchairs. In particular: wheelchair users, carers, wheelchair service managers, transport providers and maintenance staff.		  

Action:

  • Trace all Access and Accent attendant propelled wheelchairs.
  • Obtain a copy of the latest transportation guidance and maintenance instructions from Remploy.
  • Inspect the wheelchair to see if the rear tie-down brackets are fitted. If not, contact Remploy on 0870 609 0600 to obtain brackets and arrange for these to be fitted.
  • Ensure that users, carers and maintenance staff are aware of the new instructions.
  

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 aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for CSCI and Healthcare Commission.

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Action deadlines for the Central Alerting System (CAS)
Deadline (action underway): 07 November 2008
Deadline (action complete): 07 January 2009


Page last modified: 07 October 2008