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MDA/2006/013 - Hospital bed: Hill-Rom Evolution 150BO

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/013
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 23 February 2006 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2006/013

 

 
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Device:
Hospital bed: Hill-Rom Evolution 150BO.		  
Problem:
Failure of the bed to quickly achieve the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) position using the manual control mechanism.

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Action by:
All those using or providing maintenance for hospital beds.		  
Action:
Check that the manual CPR function operates smoothly. If not, inform Hill-Rom.		  

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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*
Health Protection Agency (HPA) - Directors

* via CE Bulletin

  

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Contacts:
Details of manufacturer 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): 09 March 2006
Deadline (Action complete): 23 April 2006


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