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MDA/2007/021 - Laryngoscope: Callisto Macintosh size 3 (adult) single-use laryngoscope blade, manufactured by Timesco of London Ltd

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/021
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: 13 March 2007 at 10:30
Ref: MDA/2007/021


 

 
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Device:
Laryngoscope: Callisto Macintosh size 3 (adult) single-use laryngoscope blade, manufactured by Timesco of London Ltd.
Part number: DS.3940.150.20/21.
Affected lots: GE, GF, GG, GH, GI, GJ, GK, GL, HA.
NHS Supply chain number: FSM077.		  
Problem:
The fibreoptic core may break and separate from the blade. The manufacturer has initiated a recall of all affected product.

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Action by:
All wards, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners, anaesthetic nurses, adult intensive care unit (ICU) staff, accident and emergency unit (A&E) staff, ambulance staff, and all staff using anaesthetic equipment and associated devices.		  

Action:

  • Identify and quarantine stock from affected lots.
  • Only use devices from affected lots if an alternative is not available in an emergency and ensure pre-use checks are carried out.
  • Contact the manufacturer to arrange the return and replacement of affected stock.
  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*

* 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): 27 March 2007
Deadline (action complete): 13 April 2007

 

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