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MDA/2007/018 - Patient vital signs monitor: Draeger Infinity monitor with Infinity docking station (IDS)

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/018
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: 14 February 2007 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2007/018


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Device:
Patient vital signs monitor: Draeger Infinity monitor with Infinity docking station (IDS).

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Problem:
The Infinity docking station mechanism may fail on all models of Infinity monitors. This can result in the monitor falling from its mounting.

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Action by:
Anaesthetists, operating theatre practitioners, intensive care, A&E and technical staff responsible for maintenance.

Action:

  • Identify units that were made or repaired between 15 November 2004 and 08 November 2006.
  • Contact Draeger immediately if the IDS mounting is loose or unsteady.
  • Ensure all users are aware of this problem and that they follow the advice overleaf and in the Draeger notice (see appendix) regarding their continued use until the inspection has been made.

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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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Appendix:
Draeger Important Safety Notice.		  

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 28 February 2007
Deadline (action complete): 14 March 2007




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