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MDA/2007/043 - Invacare Flamingo mobile patient hoists

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/043
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 5
Price: Free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 31 May 2007 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2007/043

 

 
Immediate action
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Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Invacare Flamingo mobile patient hoists.

 
Problem:
Detachment of spreader bar from hoist whilst in use.

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Action by:
All those involved in the use and maintenance of mobile patient hoists, in particular nurses, care staff and maintenance staff or contractors.		  

Action:

  • Trace all Invacare Flamingo mobile patient hoists.
  • Carry out a visual check of the spreader bar attachment (see appendix).
  • If original design is fitted (see figure1) contact Invacare for a re-designed spreader bar kit, available free of charge.
  • Dispose of the old spreader bar following replacement.
 

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:
Flamingo spreader bar attachment (original and new design).

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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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