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MDA/2008/071 - Alternating air mattress pumps models PHP198, 396, 398 and 399 supplied by Park House Healthcare Ltd

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/071
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 11:30
Ref: MDA/2008/071

 

 
Immediate action
 Tick mark
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Alternating air mattress pumps models PHP198, 396, 398 and 399 supplied by Park House Healthcare Ltd.

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Problem:
Failure of timer mechanisms leading to the loss of pressure relief.

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Action by:
All those involved in the use, provision and maintenance of alternating air mattresses that use the PHP198, 396, 398 and 399 pumps. In particular: equipment managers, maintenance staff and contractors.		  

Action:

  • Trace all PHP198, 396, 398 and 399 pumps
  • Obtain latest maintenance instructions from Park House Healthcare Ltd
  • For pumps over three years old obtain replacement timer mechanisms and arrange for them to be fitted
  • Update local maintenance procedures to align with the latest instructions to replace the timer mechanisms on pumps when they are three years old
  

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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*
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 Central Alerting System (CAS)
Deadline (action underway): 07 November 2008
Deadline (action complete): 07 January 2009

Page last modified: 07 October 2008