NIAIC

NIAIC issues advice to warn health and social care providers and others uses of medical devices, non-medical equipment, buildings and plant about particular problems and risks and to recommend appropriate actions to minimise such problems and risks.

Following consultation with the customer and stakeholders of the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC), we have revised the format of our advice and from 2 April 2003 Medical Device/Equipment ALERTS (MDEAs) have replaced Hazard Notices, Advice Notices and Safety Notices.

Hazard Notices, Advice Notices and Safety Notices previously issued will continue to be available on this site in pdf format.

Medical Device/Equipment ALERTS are distributed to HSS Boards, Trusts, and Agencies for direct action and for onward transmission were appropriate in accordance with local procedures. NIAIC arranges for the distribution to Primary Care Professionals.

Anyone accessing this information must bear in mind that this information is directed at health and social care professionals and has been prepared taking into account the specialist knowledge of these intended recipients. Members of the public should contact their GP or other health advisor if the content of a notice causes personal concern.