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| Issued: 11 June 2007 at 11:00 |
Ref: MDA/2007/049
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Update |
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Information request |
| Device: Single-use capillary blood sampling device: Microtainer® Safety Flow Lancets manufactured by BD Preanalytical Systems. Product codes 366354, 366355 and 366358. |
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| Problem: Potential for a sharps injury to patient or user as the blade may become loose and then separate from the main body on activation of the device. The manufacturer has recalled the affected lot numbers of these products. |
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| Action by: All healthcare and care workers involved in the purchase, supply, distribution or use of these devices. |
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Distributed to:
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| Contacts: Details of manufacturer 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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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
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Deadline (action underway): 25 June 2007
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Deadline (action complete): 11 July 2007
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MDA/2007/049 - Single-use capillary blood sampling device: Microtainer® Safety Flow Lancets manufactured by BD Preanalytical Systems. 
