Medical Device Alerts issued in July 2018
Alerts were recently issued about Novaline haemodialysis bloodlines used with Baxter/Gambro haemodialysis machines and Alaris and Asena enteral syringe pumps
In this monthly update, we highlight selected Medical Device Alerts that have been issued recently by MHRA. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of medical device alerts. For all Medical Device Alerts from MHRA, see Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices.
The following alerts were recently issued:
Novaline haemodialysis bloodlines used with Baxter/Gambro haemodialysis machines 바카라 사이트“ Recall of specific products due to various problems encountered during clinical use (MDA/2018/025R). 12 July 2018 바카라 사이트“ Manufactured by Vital Healthcare Sdn for distribution by Baxter Healthcare Ltd 바카라 사이트“ specific product codes manufactured in 2017 have functional and assembly issues which may lead to air entering the system, blood loss, clotting and delays in treatment.
All Alaris™ and Asena™ GS, GH, CC, TIVA, PK, enteral syringe pumps 바카라 사이트“ risk of uncontrolled bolus of medicine (MDA/2018/024R). 12 July 2018 바카라 사이트“ Manufactured by CareFusion, now Becton Dickinson (BD) Medical 바카라 사이트“ identify and replace the back-plate in the plunger assembly and note updated preventative maintenance schedule for these pumps.
Article citation: Drug Safety Update volume 12, issue 1; August 2018: 3.