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MDA/2007/085 - Automatic external defibrillator - Welch Allyn AED 20

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/085
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: 07 November 2007 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2007/085

 

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Immediate action
 
Action
 
Update
 
Information request

Device:
Automatic external defibrillator - Welch Allyn AED 20.

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Problem:
Failure to defibrillate. The manufacturer is recalling a specific batch of these defibrillators to correct a malfunction that prevents or delays the delivery of therapy, which can lead to failure to resuscitate a patient.
This recall is in addition to a batch of AED 20 defibrillators recalled in July 2006 to correct a similar malfunction (MDA/2006/047).

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Action by:
All medical, nursing and paramedical staff, resuscitation training officers, community defibrillation officers and technical staff responsible for the use, maintenance and purchase of these devices.		  

Action:

  • Identify affected devices using the list of serial numbers in the appendix.
  • Contact the manufacturer to arrange service and upgrade as soon as possible.
  • Consider if it is appropriate to substitute alternative defibrillators for those affected devices that are in service but are awaiting upgrade.
  • If affected devices awaiting upgrade are used and display a ‘Defib Comm’ error message, the manufacturer has advised that switching the device off and then on again may clear the error message.
  • The equipment maintenance records should be updated when upgraded units are returned.
  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*

* 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.

>Pages 2-3
Appendix:
Serial numbers of affected devices (in pdf only).

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 21 November 2007
Deadline (action complete): 07 December 2007


Page last modified: 07 November 2007