MDA/2007/056 - Profiling bed: Invacare Scanbed 750 (SB 750) with integral bed rails

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Type:	Medical Device Alert
Series No:	MDA/2007/056
Audience:	Healthcare professionals
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Format:	Electronic and paper
Size:	A4
Pages:	3
Price:	Free
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Copyright:	Crown

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Issued: 27 June 2007 at 15:30

Ref: MDA/2007/056

	Immediate action
	Action
	Update
	Information request

Device:
Profiling bed:
Invacare Scanbed 750 (SB 750) with integral bed rails.

Problem:
Risk of asphyxiation to children from the potential for entrapment between the wooden bed rails.

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Action by:
All those using and managing profiling beds, in particular children’s nurses, care staff and bed managers.

Action:

Trace all Invacare Scanbed 750 (SB 750) beds with integral bed rails.
Provide child occupants with an alternative bed.
Ensure procedures are in place to avoid children using these beds in the future.

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England	- Chief Executives*
OFSTED	- Director of Children’s Services
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 Healthcare Commission.

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 26 July 2007	Deadline (action complete): 23 August 2007

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