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| Issued: 13 November 2007 at 14:00 |
Ref: MDA/2007/086
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Immediate action |
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Action |
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Update |
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Information request |
| Device: Surgical tool bit/burr – Anspach cutting burrs with expiry dates from June 2008 to August 2011 (inclusive). |
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| Problem: Possible breakdown of packaging leading to compromise of the sterile barrier. |
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| Action by: Theatre staff and supplies departments. |
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Action:
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Distributed to:
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| Contacts: Details of supplier contacts and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects. Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission. |
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| Appendix: List of catalogue numbers of affected devices (in pdf only). |
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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
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Deadline (action underway): 21 November 2007
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Deadline (action complete): 19 December 2007
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MDA/2007/086 - Surgical tool bit/burr – Anspach cutting burrs with expiry dates from June 2008 to August 2011 (inclusive) 
