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MDA/2007/008 - Neonatal radiant warmer: Draeger Resuscitaire, model RW82VHA-1C with variable height adjustment

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/008
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: 29 January 2007 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2007/008


 
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Device:
Neonatal radiant warmer: Draeger Resuscitaire, model RW82VHA-1C with variable height adjustment.

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Problem:
Screws that secure the column to the base of the Resuscitaire may loosen over time, allowing the support column to tilt, due to an incorrect fitting.

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Action by:
Neonatal special care units and EBME departments.		  

Action:

  • Identify Resuscitaire (model RW82VHA-1C) with an adjustable height mechanism.
  • If the unit is tilting, contact Draeger to arrange for your unit to be corrected.
  • Ensure that all in-house or third party service agents have access to Draeger’s Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) No. 01 that was issued on 21 December 2006.

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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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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 26 February 2007
Deadline (action complete): 26 March 2007


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