The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have released the following alerts.
Product: Pressure reducing air matressess by Hill Room
MHRA Reference: MDA/2013/086
Problem: Silicone oil may leak out of the pressure sensor of the mattress and spill onto the floor. Patients or carers may slip in the oil and injure themselves.
Product: Novacare - Hoists, moving & handling, hoist sling. ProLift S 222 Standsupport slings.
MHRA ref: 2013/011/007/081/037
Problem: Some slings have not been correctly sewn. The strap which holds the buckle for the back support could tear under load
Product: Single Use Surgical (SUS) - Suction equipment, suction catheter. Suction tubing.
MHRA ref: MHRA ref: 2013/010/022/601/001
Problem: Silicone tube S066 has been packed more tightly than previously, causing tight bends and kinks in packing.
Product: Prism Medical - Hoists, moving & handling, hoist/stand aids. Freeway
MHRA ref: 2013/008/013/401/013
Problem: It has recently been found that a bearing washer has been omitted during the assembly process of a carrybar. The carry bar design was used over a 3 year period. Other hoists of a similar age have been inspected and they have all had the washer in place.