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| Issued: 31 May 2007 at 11:00 |
Ref: MDA/2007/043
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Immediate action |
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Action |
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Update |
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Information request |
| Device: Invacare Flamingo mobile patient hoists. |
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| 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. |
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Action:
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Distributed to:
* 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)
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Deadline (action underway): 02 July 2007
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Deadline (action complete): 01 October 2007
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MDA/2007/043 - Invacare Flamingo mobile patient hoists 
