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MDA/2007/035 - Endoscope storage and drying cabinets: all endoscope storage facilities (ESF) manufactured by AFOS (NSE) Ltd

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/035
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: 10 May 2007 at 11:15
Ref: MDA/2007/035

 

 
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Device:
Endoscope storage and drying cabinets: all endoscope storage facilities (ESF) manufactured by AFOS (NSE) Ltd.

 
Problem:
The outer sheath and light guide tube of flexible endoscopes may be damaged by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light used in these endoscope storage and drying cabinets.

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Action by:
Lead staff involved in:

  • the reprocessing, storage and use of flexible endoscopes;
  • trust risk management, health and safety and decontamination.
  

Action:

  • Check all flexible endoscopes that have been stored in AFOS endoscope storage facilities for damage.
  • If the endoscope is damaged do not use it until it has been repaired.
  • Contact AFOS to ensure that the endoscope storage and drying cabinet has the correct programme for UV light exposure.
  • Do not use the storage and drying cabinet if it has the incorrect programme fitted.
  • If no other suitable storage and drying cabinet is available carry out a risk assessment for the continued use of these cabinets for storing endoscopes.
  • Be aware of MHRA advice given in MDA/2007/034.
  

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): 11 June 2007
Deadline (action complete): 10 August 2007


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