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MDA/2006/067 - Suction tubing: Cory Brothers Ltd

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/067
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: 06 December 2006 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2006/067

 

 
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Information request


Device:
Suction tubing: Cory Brothers Ltd
model number: MPC CST/50/6, batch number: 0606120,
box numbers 189 to 252 inclusive
NHS Supply Chain code: FWP495

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Problem:
Splitting along the black line can occur because of a manufacturing error leading to a loss of suction. Therefore, specific boxes of suction tubing from the batch 0606120 have been recalled. This alert is to reinforce the action being undertaken by NHS Supply Chain (previously NHS Logistics) recall reference number 13.

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Action by:
All medical and nursing staff and theatre managers.		  

Action:

  • Check for and isolate any of the affected batch with box numbers 189 to 252.
  • Contact your local NHS supply chain customer service department to arrange for return and replacement of any of the above product.
  

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

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Contacts:
Details of manufacturer 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 December 2006
Deadline (action complete): 22 January 2007


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