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MDA/2006/005 - BOC Ltd, CD and HX Oxygen Cylinders (only cylinders labelled with expiratory dates between 18th December 2008 and 22nd January 2009) with faulty pressure gauge

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/005
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: 03 February 2006 at 15:30
Ref: MDA/2006/005


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Immediate action
 
Action
 
Update
 
Information request

 

 

 

Device:
BOC Ltd, CD and HX Oxygen Cylinders (only cylinders labelled with expiratory dates between 18th December 2008 and 22nd January 2009) with faulty pressure gauge.

>Pages 2&6

Problem:
Limited stock recall of affected cylinders due to the faulty pressure gauges leaking.
 

 >Page 2

Action by:
All hospitals, primary care trusts and ambulance trusts supplied by BOC Ltd.
 
Action:
Be aware of the attached Drug Alert.

 >Pages 4-5

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*

* via CE Bulletin

 >Page 2

Contacts:
Details of BOC contact and MHRA contact.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission.
 

 >Pages 2-3



 

Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)

Deadline (action underway): 10 February 2005 Deadline (action complete): 24 February 2006




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