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MDA/2007/003 - Ferno Falcon Six and Hawk Six ambulance stretcher trolleys

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/003
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 10 January 2007 at 15:30
Ref: MDA/2007/003

 

 
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Device:
Ferno Falcon Six and Hawk Six ambulance stretcher trolleys.		  
Problem:
MHRA and Ferno (UK) Ltd are aware of several incidents involving weld failure of the foot end lock bracket of Falcon Six and Hawk Six ambulance stretcher trolleys.
The manufacturer has designed a strengthening bracket for the affected weld, which is to be fitted to all implicated stretcher trolleys.
A customer advisory notice warning users about this problem has been issued, but not all of the affected devices have been traced.
The manufacturer’s customer advisory notice is appended to this alert.		  
Action by:
All those involved in the use or maintenance of ambulance stretcher trolleys.		  

Action:

  • Identify all Ferno Falcon Six and Hawk Six stretcher trolleys.
  • If your organisation has not yet been contacted by Ferno UK Ltd to arrange for the strengthening bracket to be fitted contact Ferno Fieldcare (Tel: 01274 854 511).
  • Check the integrity of the welds as detailed in the manufacturer’s service book. If any stretcher trolley shows signs of weld failure remove it from use and contact Ferno Fieldcare immediately for advice.
  

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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Appendix:
Manufacturer’s customer advisory notice.

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 30 January 2007
Deadline (action complete): 28 February 2007


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