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MDA/2006/047 - External defibrillators: Welch Allyn AED 20 and PIC 50

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/047
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 August 2006 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2006/047

 

 
Immediate action
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Update
 
Information request


Device:
External defibrillators: Welch Allyn AED 20 and PIC 50.

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Problem:
Failure to defibrillate. The manufacturer is recalling these defibrillators to correct a malfunction that prevents or delays the delivery of therapy, which can lead to failure to resuscitate a patient.

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Action by:
All medical and nursing staff, paramedics, resuscitation training officers, community defibrillator officers and technical staff responsible for defibrillator use, maintenance and training.		  

Action:
Identify affected devices (as detailed overleaf) and contact the manufacturer to arrange service and upgrade as soon as possible (as advised by the manufacturer to its distributors). The manufacturer is offering loan devices whilst the device is being upgraded.

  

Distributed to:

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

* 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): 07 September 2006
Deadline (action complete): 19 October 2006


Page last modified: 23 August 2006