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MDA/2005/071 - Baxter Colleague volumetric infusion pumps: all models

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2005/071
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Size: A4
Pages: 4
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Ref. MDA/2005/071
Issued: 20 December 2005

IMMEDIATE ACTION  
ACTION Tick mark
UPDATE  
INFORMATION REQUEST  


  Further Information
DEVICE:
Baxter Colleague volumetric infusion pumps: all models.		  

PROBLEM:

  • Colleague pump batteries may become damaged due to excessive discharge (completely run down).
  • If this happens the battery loses capacity and when the low battery alarm is activated the expected 30 minutes of operation before the pump stops and gives the battery depleted alarm cannot be guaranteed.
  • This can result in an interruption to therapy with a risk of death or serious injury, particularly when no mains power is available e.g. during transfer or transport.

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ACTION BY:
All nursing, medical and technical staff using these devices.		  
ACTION:
Users should be aware of these problems and the actions described overleaf.

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DISTRIBUTED to:

NHS Trusts (England) - Chief Executives*
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) - Headquarters
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary Care Trusts (England) - Chief Executives*

* via CE Bulletin

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CONTACTS:
Details of manufacturer contacts, MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for CSCI and Healthcare Commission.

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