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<title>List of MDAs issued during 2006</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 16:21:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2025841 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[List of Medical Device Alerts published in 2006.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Device Alert: Clever Chek blood glucose monitoring system distributed by BBI Healthcare (MDA/2012/027)</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON152700 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[This Medical Device Alert has been issued as the MHRA has been informed that there is potential for falsely low blood glucose results if the test strips are under-filled, and falsely high results if over-filled when using Clever Chek blood glucose monitoring system distributed by BBI Healthcare. This could result in inappropriate insulin administration.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Device Alert: Dental mouth mirror manufactured by Hager &amp; Werken GmbH &amp; Co. KG (MDA/2012/026)</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON152684 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[This Medical Device Alert has been issued because the MHRA has been informed that due to a manufacturing defect dental mouth mirrors manufactured by Hager & Werken GmbH & Co. KG may become detached from the frame. This may present a choking hazard for patients.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Device Alerts : Dental mouth mirror manufactured by Hager &amp; Werken GmbH &amp; Co. KG (MDA/2012/026)</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:01:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/dts-bs/documents/medicaldevicealert/con152689.pdf</link>
	 <description><![CDATA[This Medical Device Alert has been issued because the MHRA has been informed that due to a manufacturing defect dental mouth mirrors manufactured by Hager & Werken GmbH & Co. KG may become detached from the frame. This may present a choking hazard for patients.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2005/006 - SP10 Drug Tariff dressing packs - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:40:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON008464 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/054 - Blood glucose meters: LifeScan OneTouch&amp;#0174 Ultra&amp;#0174 2 - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:36:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024802 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/017 - Smith &amp; Nephew OpSite Post-Op dressings - batch recall - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:33:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2023369 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/006 - Guidant implantable pacemaker models: PULSAR&amp;#0174, PULSAR MAX, PULSAR MAX II, DISCOVERY&amp;#0174, DISCOVERY II, MERIDIAN&amp;#0174 CONTAK&amp;#0174 TR -- WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:21:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2023102 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review this notice has been withdrawn. Corrective action/recall complete<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/072 - Counterfeit condoms: Durex fetherlite 3 pack lot 21405074, Durex performa 3 pack lot TGL4142, Durex gossamer 3 pack lot 21405074 - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:25:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2025535 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/064 - Examination gloves. Ansell (UK) Ltd - Micro-Touch&amp;#0174 Ultra PF powder free latex - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:06:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2025259 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/063 - Counterfeit condoms. Durex extra safe 3 pack - LOT 20604354 - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:09:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2025104 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/051 - External/temporary cardiac pacemaker: APC Medical Ltd Model 4170 - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 17:02:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024693 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/046 - Orthopaedic implants manufactured by Proconcept SA France:  CIFEC cervical cages; LIFEC lumbar cages; ALIFEC lumbar cages; SRE/SEO spinal screw systems; CANALETTO carpal tunnel protection implants - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:52:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024591 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/040 - Cardiac atrial septal occluder - AMPLATZER&amp;#0174, AGA Medical - WITHRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:42:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024129 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/035 - FreeStyle&amp;#0153, FreeStyle Mini&amp;#0153 and MediSense Optium Xceed&amp;#0153 blood glucose meters manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:28:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2023873 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/032 - Contact lens solution: ReNu with MoistureLoc&amp;#0174 from Bausch &amp; Lomb - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:18:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2023836 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>One Liners issue 93 - April 2012</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 14:41:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetyguidance/OneLiners/CON149858 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[This news sheet is aimed at healthcare professionals and highlights concerns relating to the use of medical devices. This issue covers topics including blood glucose monitoring and small bore long lines.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Device Alert: Point of care diagnostic test for monitoring anticoagulation therapy - i-STAT PT/INR cartridges manufactured by Abbott Point of Care (MDA/2012/025)</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON152632 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[This Medical Device Alert has been issued as there is a potential for INR results from the affected device to be falsely elevated by approximately 20%. This may lead to inadequate anticoagulation and potential thromboembolic complications when using i-STAT PT/INR cartridges.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Device Alert: Endoscope accessory holder, all manufacturers (MDA/2012/024)</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:02:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON152625 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[This Medical Device Alert has been issued as the MHRA has been informed that the use of inappropriate accessory holders within automated endoscope reprocessors (AER) may lead to contamination of devices, equipment and processing media by retained soil and corroded material from the endoscope accessory holder.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/068 - Physiological monitor: Smiths Medical 3404 BCI&amp;#174; AUTOCORR&amp;#174; Plus pulse oximeter/ECG/respiration monitor - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:52:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2025503 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/060 - Wheelchair backs - Sunrise Medical Jay&amp;#0174 J2 - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:34:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2025022 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/059 - Jenx Limited - seating support systems for children - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:28:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024974 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/053 - Surgical dissecting tools - Medtronic: Midas Rex, Classic, GS and Legend - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:23:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024781 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/050 - Chiltern Invadex ceiling track patient hoists with turntables - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:17:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024617 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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<title>MDA/2006/047 - External defibrillators: Welch Allyn AED 20 and PIC 50 - WITHDRAWN</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:11:00 UTC</pubDate>
<link>http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON2024605 </link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Following a review, this notice has been withdrawn and archived.<br/> ]]></description>
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