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MDA/2006/020 - Evab Mark 1 Compact delivery bed (obstetric table/birthing bed)

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/020
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: 17 March 2006 at 10:30
Ref: MDA/2006/020

 

 
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Information request


Device:
Evab Mark 1 Compact delivery bed
(obstetric table / birthing bed).

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Problem:
Risk of collapse due to fracture of pivot pins.		  

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Action by:
All those using or providing maintenance for delivery beds.		  

Action:

  • Identify affected delivery beds: serial numbers 1035 to 1566.
  • Telephone James Orr partnership on 07836 624 674 who will replace the necessary parts free of charge.
  

Distributed to:

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

* 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 Healthcare Commission.		  

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 24 March 2006
Deadline (action complete): 17 May 2006


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