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MDA/2007/100 - Volumetric infusion pump. Smiths Medical (Graseby) 500 and 505 volumetric infusion pumps - all models

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/100
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 20 December 2007 at 14:30
Ref: MDA/2007/100

 

 
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Device:
Volumetric infusion pump. Smiths Medical (Graseby) 500 and 505 volumetric infusion pumps – all models.		  
Problem:
There is the possibility of delivering an unintended 1.7 ml bolus if the pump door is opened and then immediately closed following a stoppage of the pump.

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Action by:
Users of these pumps.		  
Action:
To prevent unwanted boluses being delivered to a patient, always wait for a count of at least six seconds after opening the pump door before closing it again.		  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) - Headquarters
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 CSCI and Healthcare Commission.

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Appendix:
Smiths Medical Customer Information Bulletin

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 21 January 2008
Deadline (action complete): 20 February 2008

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