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MDA/2008/083 - Adult and paediatric manual resuscitators, manufactured by Marshall Products Ltd. Lot numbers L000028, L000088, L080401 to L080419 and L080526 to L080543

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/083
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 6
Price: Free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 20 November 2008 at 16:00
Ref: MDA/2008/083

 

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Action
 
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Information request


Device:
Adult and paediatric manual resuscitators, manufactured by Marshall Products Ltd. Lot numbers L000028, L000088, L080401 to L080419 and L080526 to L080543.
 

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Problem:
There may be significant difficulty in connecting or disconnecting the device’s 15mm outlet directly onto airway devices such as endotracheal tubes or laryngeal masks.
 

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Action by:
All staff who use, supply or purchase this device.
 

Action:

  • Identify and quarantine those devices affected by this Alert (see appendix).
  • Contact Marshall Products Ltd for replacements of affected devices.
 

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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Appendix:
Manufacturer’s urgent Field Safety Notice (pdf only).

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Action deadlines for the Central Alerting System (CAS)
Deadline (action underway): 11 December 2008
Deadline (action complete): 5 January 2009

Page last modified: 20 November 2008