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Hazard Notices

Hazard Notices are issued: -
  • in cases of actual death or serious injury, or when death or serious injury would have occurred, but for fortuitous circumstances or the timely intervention of health care staff or a carer,
  • where the medical device, non-medical equipment, plant or building item is clearly implicated,
  • where immediate action is necessary to prevent recurrence.
The full text of each Safety Notice is sent to HPSS organisations where action is required to be taken. Any member of the public requiring information on a particular notice is advised to contact their General Practitioner.

Hazard Notices - 2003

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)2003/05
13 Mar 03
HN(NI)2003 04
07-Mar-03
HN(NI)2003/03
06-Mar-03
HN(NI)2003/02
31-Jan-03
HN(NI)2003/01
30-Jan-03

Hazard Notices - 2002

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)2002/12
03-Dec-02
HN(NI)2002/11
27-Nov-02
HN(NI)2002/10
19-Nov-02
HN(NI)2002/09
23-Oct-02
HN(NI)2002/08
23-Oct-02
HN(NI)2002/07
09-Sept-02
HN(NI)2002/06
29-Aug-02
HN(NI)2002/05 (Letter)
22-Aug-02
HN(NI)2002/05
22-Aug-02
HN(NI)2002/04
28-May-02
HN(NI)2002/03
03-May-02
HN(NI)2002/02
19-Mar-02
HN(NI)2002/01
02-Jan-02

Hazard Notices - 2001

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)2001/28
21-Dec-01
HN(NI)2001/27
26-Nov-01
HN(NI)2001/26
19-Nov-01
HN(NI)2001/25
15-Nov-01
HN(NI)2001/24
15-Nov-01
HN(NI)2001/23
26-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/22
16-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/21
11-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/20
11-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/19
11-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/18
10-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/17
02-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/16
01-Oct-01
HN(NI)2001/15
27-Sep-01
HN(NI)2001/14
05-Sep-01
HN(NI)2001/13
30-Aug-01
HN(NI)2001/12
10-Aug-01
HN(NI)2001/11
06-Aug-01
HN(NI)2001/10
06-Aug-01
HN(NI)2001/09
06-Aug-01
HN(NI)2001/08
02-Aug-01
HN(NI)2001/07
24-Jul-01
HN(NI)2001/06
26-Jun-01
HN(NI)2001/05
31-May-01
HN(NI)2001/04
09-Mar-01
HN(NI)2001/03
16-Feb-01
HN(NI)2001/02
31-Jan-01
HN(NI)2001/01
08-Jan-01

Hazard Notices - 2000

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)2000/33
07-Dec-00
HN(NI)2000/32
22-Nov-00
HN(NI)2000/31
22-Nov-00
HN(NI)2000/30
24-Oct-00
HN(NI)2000/29
24-Oct-00
HN(NI)2000/28
09-Oct-00
HN(NI)2000/27
13-Oct-00
HN(NI)2000/26
06-Oct-00
HN(NI)2000/24
25-Sept-00
HN(NI)2000/23
25-Sept-00
HN(NI)2000/22
16-Sept-00
HN(NI)2000/21
14-Sept-00
HN(NI)2000/20
31-Sept-00
HN(NI)2000/19
31-Aug-00
HN(NI)2000/18
22-Aug-00
HN(NI)2000/17
25-July-00
HN(NI)2000/16
21-July-00
HN(NI)2000/15
21-July-00
HN(NI)2000/14
17-July-00
HN(NI)2000/13
27-July-00
HN(NI)2000/12
16-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/11
13-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/10
06-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/09
02-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/08
01-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/07
01-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/06
01-Jun-00
HN(NI)2000/05
28-Apr-00
HN(NI)2000/04
14-Apr-00
HN(NI)2000/03
3-Apr-00
HN(NI)2000/02
08-Feb-00
HN(NI)2000/01
04-Feb-00

Hazard Notices - 1999

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)99/22
29/12/99
HN(NI)99/21
06/12/99
HN(NI)99/20
19/11/99
HN(NI)99/19
19/11/99
HN(NI)99/18
10/11/99
HN(NI)99/17
10/11/99
HN(NI)99/16
08/09/99
HN(NI)99/15
23/08/99
HN(NI)99/14
12/08/99
HN(NI)99/13
11/08/99
HN(NI)99/12
11/08/99
HN(NI)99/11
07/07/99
HN(NI)99/10
01/07/99
HN(NI)99/09
01/07/99
HN(NI)99/08
09/06/99
HN(NI)99/07
21/05/99
HN(NI)99/06
26/05/99
HN(NI)99/05
21/05/99
HN(NI)99/04
24/04/99
HN(NI)99/03
20/04/99
HN(NI)99/02
08/04/99
HN(NI)99/01
08/03/99

Hazard Notices - 1998

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)98/18
18/11/98
HN(NI)98/17
23/10/98
HN(NI)98/16
19/10/98
HN(NI)98/15
12/10/98
HN(NI)98/14
06/10/98
HN(NI)98/13
06/10/98
HN(NI)98/12
06/10/98
HN(NI)98/11
06/10/98
HN(NI)98/10
23/09/98
HN(NI)98/09
10/07/98
HN(NI)98/08
25/06/98
HN(NI)98/07
16/05/98
HN(NI)98/06
22/05/98
HN(NI)98/05
23/04/98
HN(NI)98/04
22/04/98
HN(NI)98/03
17/04/98
HN(NI)98/02
19/02/98
HN(NI)98/01
18/02/98

Hazard Notices - 1997

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)97/21
17/12/97
HN(NI)97/20
01/12/97
HN(NI)97/19
07/11/97
HN(NI)97/18
17/10//97
HN(NI)97/17
09/10/97
HN(NI)97/16
23/09/97
HN(NI)97/15
11/09/97
HN(NI)97/14
29/08/97
HN(NI)97/13
18/08/97
HN(NI)97/12
31/07/97
HN(NI)97/11
18/07/97
Lead Aprons, Gonad Shields and Thyroid collars Used for X-Ray Shielding - Manufacturers Recall
HN(NI)97/10
25/06/97
Epidural Catheters, Mini Packs & Regional Anaesthesia Trays - Manufacturers Recall
HN(NI)97/09
12/05/97
HN(NI)97/08
26/04/97
HN(NI)97/07
26/04/97
HN(NI)97/06
22/04/97
HN(NI)97/05
21/04/97
HN(NI)97/04
16/04/97
Unilab Surgibone Bone Substitute - Manufacturers Recall
HN(NI)97/03
03/04/97
Baxter Healthcare Sterile Blood Administration Sets - Various Codes and Batches
HN(NI)97/02
27/03/97
Collapsible Intravenous Fluid Containers
HN(NI)97/01
31/01/97
Boston Scientific Corporation Antheor Permanent Vena Cava Filters - Risk of Patient Morbidity

Hazard Notices - 1996

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)96/16
23/12/96
Non-Fire Retardant Plastic Radiator Covers - Potential for Rapid Fire Growth
HN(NI)96/15
09/08/96
Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres in Incubators Fire Hazard
HN(NI)96/14
31/0796
2.5mm Tracheal Tube and Holder Kit Recall
HN(NI)96/13
22/07/96
Ohmeda Tec6 Desflurane Anaesthetic Vaporiser Mains Lead - Use Correct Lead
HN(NI)96/11
16/07/96
In-House Manufactured Spirit Level - Potential Reservoir For Infection
HN(NI)96/12
08/07/96
Rusch & Unimed Breathing System Filters Withdrawal
HN(NI)96/10
27/06/96
Silicone Fluid Used for Body Contouring
HN(NI)96/09
27/06/96
Phototheraphy Equipment - Potential Burns to Patient
HN(NI)96/08
20/04/96
Gambro AK100.AK90 and Older Renal Dialysis Blood Monitors - Various Serial Nos - Check Before Use
HN(NI)96/07
04/06/96
Canadon Electric 5Amp Round jPin Single Gang Switched Socket Outlet - Manufacturers Fault
HN(NI)96/06
08/05/96
Wooden Tongue Depressors Used As Limb Splint for Neonates - Possible Fatal Results
HN(NI)96/05
11/04/96
Abbott Diagnostics IMX HIV-1/HIV 2 3rd Generaton Plus - False Result Possible
HN(NI)96/04
04/04/96
GU:2821 7mm & 2838 5mm Insulated Cannula Could Fracture During Use
HN(NI)96/03
25/03/96
Stott Benham Tilting Kettle - Failure of Tilting Mechanism
HN(NI)96/02
21/03/96
Akers Labs HM1/2 Assay
HN(NI)96/01
05/01/96
Graseby Medical MS16, 16A and 26 Ambulatory Syringe Pumps Restatement of HC10/94

Hazard Notices - 1995

Number
Issue Date
Title
HN(NI)95/07
18/08/95
Intra-Oral X-Ray Units 70-X,IRIX70-C IRIX 70=E - Potential Injury Resulting From Mechanical Defect on Certain Units
HN(NI)95/06
15/06/95
Hy-Med Ltd MSV Renal Chair 100 and DT Comfort Chairs - Failure of the Back-Rest Actuator
HN(NI)95/05
05/06/95
Phaco Handpieces Used in Microsurgical Procedures and their Reusable Accessories - Review of Serilisation Procedures
HN(NI)95/04
31/05/95
Halogenated Anaesthetic Agents - Possible Production of CO2
HN(NI)95/03
22/05/95
Hip Implants-CPT, LCO and CMTA Femoral Stems - Various Codes - Manufacturers Recall
HN(NI)95/02
26/04/95
Boneloc Bone Cement Manufacturers Recall
HN(NI)95/01
31/03/95
Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm System - Failure When Printer Jams or Stops
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