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| Issued: 15 December 2006 at 10:45 |
Ref: MDA/2006/069
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Immediate action |
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Update |
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Information request |
| Device: Wash set bowls used in Sorin Group Dideco Electa and Compact autotransfusion machines. |
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| Problem: Due to manufacturing problems producing misshapen bowls, there have been reports of difficulties with the insertion of the wash set bowl, which can result in black particles being deposited inside the wash bowl during use. This could lead to the infusion of particles. |
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| Action by: Perfusionists, ODPs, theatre nurses, anaesthesists and theatre managers. |
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Action:
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Distributed to:
* via CE Bulletin |
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| Contacts: Details of manufacturer/supplier 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)
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Deadline (action underway): 10 January 2007
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Deadline (action complete): 1 February 2007
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MDA/2006/069 - Wash set bowls used in Sorin Group Dideco Electa and Compact autotransfusion machines 
