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MDA/2007/039 - Homecraft Rolyan bath lift hand controls for the Bathmaster 2000, Bathmaster Classic, Bathmaster Xtra and Bathmaster Reclina

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/039
Audience: Healthcare professional
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 5
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 21 May 2007 at 15:00
Ref: MDA/2007/039

 

 
Immediate action
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Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Homecraft Rolyan bath lift hand controls for the Bathmaster 2000, Bathmaster Classic, Bathmaster Xtra and Bathmaster Reclina.

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Problem:
The lack of vent holes or the blocking of vent holes in the hand control casing can lead to a build-up of battery gases, causing the case to split, which can result in injury to the operator’s hand.

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Action by:
Bath lift users and those who are responsible for the management of bath lifts. In particular nurses, care staff, equipment managers and maintenance staff or contractors.		  

Action:

  • Trace all Homecraft Rolyan bath lifts and determine if the hand control was manufactured before 31 December 2002. The hand control product code and manufacturing date can be found on the label on the hand control (see appendix in pdf only).
  • Remove from use and quarantine all hand controls manufactured before 31 May 2002. Contact Homecraft Rolyan regarding disposal and replacements (see contacts).
  • For hand controls manufactured between 01 June 2002 and 31 December 2002 ensure that the vent holes are not covered by any label. If covered by a label, note the label information and keep for future reference, remove the label and ensure the vent holes are clear.
  

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:
Position of label and vent holes on bath lift hand control (in pdf only).

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 02 July 2007
Deadline (action complete): 01 October 2007


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