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MDA/2006/007 - The Medical House mhi-500 Insulin Jet needle free insulin delivery system

Document details:

Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/007
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 08 February 2006 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2006/007


 
Immediate action
Tick mark
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
The Medical House mhi-500 Insulin Jet needle free insulin delivery system.
 
Problem:
Risk of device fracture which may cause harm to the operator.

 >Page 2

Action by:
All healthcare professionals involved in the management of users of this device.
 

Action:
Be aware that the instructions for use have been changed and that information on these changes is also being supplied with the mhi-500 consumables.

Healthcare professionals should note that the mhi-500 must not be dismantled to fit or remove the comfort ring(s). If patients require comfort rings to be fitted or removed, they should be advised to contact the manufacturer who will facilitate this.

Do not discharge the mhi-500 device without fluid inside the nozzle.

 >Page 2

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*

* via CE Bulletin

 >Page 2

Contacts:
Details of manufacturer/supplier contacts and MHRA 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 Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (Action underway): 20 March 2006
Deadline (Action complete): 20 April 2006


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