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MDA/2006/064 - Examination gloves. Ansell (UK) Ltd - Micro-Touch® Ultra PF powder free latex

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/064
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 6
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 20 November 2006 at 11:30
Ref: MDA/2006/064

 

 
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Device:
Examination gloves.
Ansell (UK) Ltd - Micro-Touch® Ultra PF powder free latex.
Product codes: 5282, 5284, 5286, 5288.
Lot numbers beginning with: 0511, 0602, 0603, 0605, 0607.		  
Problem:
Recall of specific lot numbers. Some gloves may be subject to premature aging.

>Page 2

Action by:
All users of Micro-Touch® Ultra PF powder free latex examination gloves.		  
Action:
  • Identify and do not use affected gloves.
  • Contact your supplier to arrange return and replacement of affected stock.
  • Ensure that any adverse incidents with these gloves are reported to the manufacturer Ansell (UK) Ltd and the MHRA.
  

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*
Social services in England - Directors*
Health Protection Agency (HPA) - Directors

* 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.

 >Pages 2-3

Appendix:
Manufacturer's recall notice (in pdf only)

 >Pages 4-6



Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 20 December 2006
Deadline (action complete): 20 February 2007


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