Medical Device Alerts (MDAs) are the MHRA's prime means of communicating safety information to medical device users in health and social care. Each MDA is designated either for Immediate action or Action. MDAs may also be used to provide updated information.
Below are the MDAs we have published that are of particular relevance to care home staff. To see a complete list of our MDAs, please visit the Medical Device Alert section of our website.
Care home staff-related Medical Device Alerts
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02 May 2012 | Care home staff
Welcome to the section of the MHRA website designed specifically for care home staff. It includes guidance, safety alerts, and links to educational material to assist staff in the safe use and management of the wide range of medicines and medical devices used in care homes.
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12 Apr 2012 | Medical Device Alert: Oral swabs with a foam head, all manufacturers (MDA/2012/020)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued as foam heads of oral swabs may detach from the stick during use. This may present a choking hazard for patients.
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09 Nov 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Endres Riviera Bathlift manufactured by Drive Medical Ltd (MDA/2011/106)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued due to risk of failure in this device due to component fatigue.
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03 Nov 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Rollators manufactured by Drive Medical Ltd (MDA/2011/105)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued due to risk of detachment of front castor fork during use.
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03 Nov 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Wheeled walking aid: Nimbo paediatric walkers manufactured by Drive Medical Ltd (MDA/2011/103)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued as the manufacturer has clarified that these devices are for indoor use only.
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22 Jul 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Durewall handling belt supplied in the UK by Prism Medical (MDA/2011/083)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued due to the instructions for use (IFU) not providing clear guidance on how to re-thread the buckle nor the checks to be carried out before each use.
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07 Jun 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Alcohol skin preparation pads, swabs and swabsticks manufactured by Triad Group Inc since 2007 (MDA/2011/065)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued because the manufacturers published Field Safety Notices (FSN) for these devices in April 2011, but have not had sufficient confirmation from users that they have received and acted on this information.
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06 Jun 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Power supply for TruSat Pulse Oximeter. Manufactured by GE Healthcare (MDA/2011/061)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued as the plastic cases of the external power supply for GE TruSat pulse oximeters may break, exposing live parts, or may overheat and deform, presenting a risk of electric shock or burns to users.
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18 May 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Smart 150 mobile hoists manufactured by Molift Group AS, distributed in the UK by Meditec Medical Ltd (MDA/2011/050)
This Medical Device has been issued as in three incidents a locking clamp in the leg spreader mechanism has failed, resulting in a situation where one of the legs can move outside the operating area.
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17 May 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Powder free examination gloves manufactured by BM Polyco Ltd (MDA/2011/049)
This Medical Device Alert has been issued as gloves from the affected lots may have pinholes, which could increase the risk of cross infection and leakage.
