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| Issued: 18 January 2006 at 12:30 |
Ref: MDA/2006/003
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IMMEDIATE ACTION |
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ACTION |
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UPDATE |
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INFORMATION REQUEST |
| DEVICE: Light beam diaphragms for diagnostic X-ray equipment. |
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| PROBLEM: The MHRA has received several reports where light beam diaphragms (LBDs), also known as collimators, have become detached from X-ray tubes during routine clinical use, occasionally leading to patient injury. |
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| ACTION BY: All staff involved in the use and maintenance of radiology equipment. |
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| ACTION: Users and service agents should ensure that LBDs are regularly serviced, maintained and securely attached to the X-ray tube. |
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DISTRIBUTED to:
* via CE Bulletin |
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| CONTACTS: Details of MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects. Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission. |
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ACTION DEADLINES FOR THE SAFETY ALERT BROADCAST SYSTEM (SABS)
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Deadline (Action underway): 15 February 2006
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Deadline (Action complete): 01 March 2006
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MDA/2006/003 - Light beam diaphragms for diagnostic X-ray equipment 
