Hello all,
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, (MHRA) have issued the following:
Medical Device Alert
MDA/2019/027 Issued: 25 July 2019 at 14:00 Automated external defibrillators: All Telefunken HR1 & FA1 – no valid CE certificate.
The key information is as follows with the whole document, which is also attached.
Manufactured by Defiteq International BV or GGT Holding BV – the safety and performance of these devices cannot be verified and their safe use can no longer be assured.
Action
• Initiate a process for sourcing an alternative defibrillator as these devices do not meet regulatory requirements for safety and performance.
• Complete a local risk assessment for the continued use of the affected devices until an alternative device is sourced.
• Report suspected or actual adverse events involving these devices through your local incident reporting system and/or your national incident reporting authority as appropriate: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales.
All the best.
Bill
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