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MDA/2007/041 - Hospital Beds: Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd Contoura 880

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/041
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 23 May 2007 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2007/041

 

 
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Device:
Hospital Beds: Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd Contoura 880.

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Problem:
Some bed rail support brackets have been found to have poor welds causing them to fail in use. Patients are at risk of injury from a fall if the bed rails fail in use.

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Action by:
All those responsible for the maintenance of hospital beds. This includes maintenance staff or contractors.		  

Action:

  • Trace all Contoura 880 beds.
  • Check their serial numbers to see if they fall within the serial number range 167386 to 382938 manufactured between December 1999 and June 2001.
  • For those within the serial number range, examine all four brackets for signs of cracking in the areas shown in the appendix.
  • If evidence of cracking is found, contact the manufacturer on 0121 556 1511 who will provide and fit replacement brackets free of charge.
  

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 contact 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:
Photograph of support bracket (in pdf only)

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 20 June 2007
Deadline (action complete): 31 August 2007


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