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MDA/2007/034 - Flexible endoscopes manufactured by Olympus, distributed in the UK by KeyMed Limited

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/034
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 11:00
Ref: MDA/2007/034

 

 
Immediate action
Tick mark
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Flexible endoscopes manufactured by Olympus, distributed in the UK by KeyMed Limited.

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

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Action by:
Lead staff involved in:

  • the reprocessing and use of flexible endoscopes
  • the procurement of flexible endoscopes and associated storage and drying cabinets
  • trust risk management, health and safety and decontamination.
 

Action:

  • Avoid placing Olympus flexible endoscopes in storage and drying cabinets where UV light shines directly onto the endoscope.
  • If no other suitable storage or drying cabinet is available carry out a risk assessment for the continued use of these cabinets for storing and drying Olympus flexible endoscopes.
  • Before purchasing a new endoscope ensure that it is compatible with local endoscope storage and drying cabinets.
  • Be aware of MHRA advice given in MDA/2007/035.
 

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 supplier 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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