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MDA/2007/016 - Patient hoists: Invacare C800 Series ceiling track

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/016
Audience: Healthcare Professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 6
Price: Free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 12 February 2007 at 11.30
Ref: MDA/2007/016
 
Immediate action
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Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Patient hoists: Invacare C800 series ceiling track.

 

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Problem:
There is a risk of injury resulting from falls due to failures of the motor drive in C800 series. hoists manufactured between December 2000 and September 2005.
 

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Action by:
All those involved in the use and maintenance of ceiling track patient hoists, in particular. nurses, care staff and maintenance staff or contractors.
 

Action:
• Identify Invacare C800 series ceiling track patient hoists with the following chassis. numbers: 3117, 3118, 3119, 3132 and 3143 to 5188.
• If the patient hoist is over 5 years old withdraw from service and arrange for a. replacement hoist.
• If the patient hoist is less than 5 years old contact Invacare to arrange for the motor. gearbox units to be replaced.
• Ensure all C800 series hoist users and maintenance staff are aware of the need for. maintenance and replacement as described in the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Report any further incidents to MHRA and Invacare UK Ltd.

 

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*

* 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 CSCI and Healthcare Commission.
 

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Appendix:
Manufacturer’s technical information bulletin and field correction action plan (in pdf version only).

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 14 March 2007
Deadline (action complete): 14 May 2007

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