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Safety Notices - 2003

Number
Issue Date
Title
SN(NI)2003/07
21/Feb/03
ULTRA VIOLET (UV) PHOTOTHERAPY: RISK OF LACERATION FROM UNGUARDED UV TUBES AND REFLECTORS  PDF 134 KB)
SN(NI)2003/06
20/Feb/03
PYRAMED LTD ENDOFIT ENDOLUMINAL AORTIC STENT GRAFT: RISK OF COMPLICATIONS DURING STENT-GRAFT DEPLOYMENT  (PDF 146 KB)
SN(NI)2003/05
14/Feb/03
BELDICO Y-CAN INTRAVENOUS CANNULA: RADIO-OPAQUE LEAKAGE FROM CANNULA AND BODY OF Y-CANS  (PDF 140 KB)
SN(NI)2003/04
30/Jan/03
VASCOMED TEMPORARY CARDIAC PACING LEADS: DIFFICULTY IN IMAGING THE BODY WHEN USING LOW DOSE X-RAY SETTINGS  (PDF 200 KB)
SN(NI)2003/03
23/Jan/03
SUNRISE BREEZY SL MANUAL WHEELCHAIR WITH 16″ (40 CM) SEAT CANVAS DEPTH INSTANCES OF FOOTREST HANGERS RELEASING PARKING BRAKES WHEN THE FOOTRESTS ARE MOVED TO THEIR MOST REARWARD SWING-ASIDE POSITION  (PDF 672 KB)
SN(NI)2003/02
23/Jan/03
MANAGEMENT OF LOANED MEDICAL DEVICES, EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES FROM MANUFACTURERS OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS  (PDF 237 KB)
SN(NI)2003/01
17/Jan/03
REPORTING ADVERSE INCIDENTS AND DISSEMINATING WARNING NOTICES RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES, NON-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, BUILDINGS, AND PLANT  (PDF 300 KB)

Safety Notices - 2002

Number
Issue Date
Title
SN(NI)2002/40
30/Dec/02
REMOVAL OF IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS (ICDS)  (PDF 170 KB)
SN(NI)2002/39
20/Dec/02
HOMECRAFT ABILITY ONE LTD PATIENT HOIST, LIFTMASTER MODELS 110 160 & 190RISK OF INJURY DUE TO DETACHMENT OF HOIST BOOM, STANDING AID OR SEAT  (PDF 218 KB)
SN(NI)2002/38
20/Dec/02
ARJO LTD TRIXIE PATIENT HOISTSRISK OF INSTABILITY AND USER INJURY  (PDF 200 KB)
SN(NI)2002/37
20/Dec/02
HILL-ROM VARIABLE HEIGHT RESUSCITAIRE RADIANT WARMER SAFE CONNECTION OF GAS CYLINDERS  (PDF 152 KB)
SN(NI)2002/36
19/Dec/02
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF BREATHING FILTERS HMES AND HMEFS IN BREATHING CIRCUITSRISK OF INADEQUATE VENTILATION  (PDF 149 KB)
SN(NI)2002/35
13/Dec/02
COOK UROLOGICAL URETERIC STENTDEGRADATION BY LIGHT  (PDF 149 KB)
SN(NI)2002/34
27/Nov/02
KAPITEX HEALTHCARE LTD TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE HOLDERS RECALL NOTICE  (PDF 288 KB)
SN(NI)2002/33
20/Sept/02
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIFT & RECLINER CHAIRS RISK OF INJURY  (PDF 139 KB)
SN(NI)2002/32
18/Sept/02
USE OF MAINS EXTENSION LEADS  (PDF 1217 KB)
SN(NI)2002/31
18/Sept/02
STOLLENWERK AMBULANCE STRETCHER TROLLEYS - RISK OF FRONT LEG FRACTURE  (PDF 176 KB)
SN(NI)2002/30
13/Sept/02
AMBULANCE STRETCHER TROLLEYS : FERNO FALCON MK2, MK 3 AND HAWK MODELS: RISK OF LEG POST FRACTURE  (PDF 146 KB)
SN(NI)2002/29
30/Aug/02
STEAM PENETRATION TESTS IN VACUUM BENCHTOP STERILIZERS  (PDF 140 KB)
SN(NI)2002/28
27/Aug/02
CARDIOTOCOGRAPH (CTG) MONITORING OF FETUS DURING LABOUR - UPDATE  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2002/27
22/July/02
SN(NI)2002/26
02/July/02
SN(NI)2002/25
28/June/02
ARTIFICIAL AIRWAYS (ENDOTRACHEAL AND TRACHEOSTOMY TUBES) AND PRESSURISED BREATHING SYSTEMSTRAINING ISSUES IN THE USE OF THESE DEVICES  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/24
20/June/02
VICKERS MEDICAL LTD VICKERS 165 RESUSCITAIRE VARIOUS AGE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2002/23
21/May/02
SCANDINAVIAN MOBILITY, POPULAR PLUS POWERED WHEELCHAIR - RISK OF OVERHEATING OR POSSIBLE FIRE IN THE BATTERY CABLES AND CONNECTOR PLUGS  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2002/22
21/May/02
MANAGEMENT OF LOANED MEDICAL DEVICES, EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES FROM MANUFACTURERS OR OTHER TRUSTS  (PDF 109 KB)
SN(NI)2002/21
10/June/02
MOBILE X-RAY UNIT: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM GEC D38 AND CD38S MOBILES  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2002/20
21/May/02
SMITH & NEPHEW HOMECRAFT LTD LIFTMASTER 160 AND 190 HOISTSRISK OF INJURY FROM DETACHMENT OF THE SPREADER BAR  (PDF 77 KB)
SN(NI)2002/19
17/May/02
EXTERNAL PACEMAKERS & TEMPORARY CARDIAC PACING LEADS WITH SHROUDED CONNECTOR PINS CONNECTION PROBLEMS  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/18
24/Apr/02
BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTORS IN EXTERNAL PACEMAKERS DAMAGE TO TERMINAL  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2002/17
18/Apr/02
ASM MEDICARE TAUNTON ADJUSTABLE HIGH CHAIR MODEL NUMBER 01308VD RISK OF COLLAPSE (PDF 71 KB)
SN(NI)2002/16
08/Apr/02
SN(NI)2002/15
28/Mar/02
AMDL, SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS AND DR-70 UK LTD DR-70 GENERAL CANCER TEST INSUFFICIENT DATA TO SUBSTANTIATE CLAIMS ABOUT CLINICAL UTILITY  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2002/14
28/Mar/02
BENCHTOP VACUUM STEAM STERILIZERS THE PRION CYCLE  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/13
28/Mar/02
BAXTER COLLEAGUE 1&3 VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMPS UNWANTED POWER ON & POWER OFF DUE TO FLUID INGRESS (PDF 68 KB)
SN(NI)2002/12
15/Mar/02
PICKER INTERNATIONAL XRAY GENERATOR EXPOSURER TIMER WEAR OR DAMAGE TO THE EXPOSURE TIME SELECTOR SWITCH  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/11
14/Mar/02
FERRARIS MEDICAL LIMITED EASTLEIGH APNOEA RESPIRATION MONITOR RE200FAILED TO DETECT INCUBATED 1KG PREMATURE BABY HAD STOPPED BREATHING  (PDF 62 KB)
SN(NI)2002/10
06/Mar/02
ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT LITTLE SISTER 3 AND SES2000 BENCHTOP STEAM STERILIZERS (LONG CHAMBER VERSIONS) INTERNAL WIRING CAN OVERHEAT  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2002/09
01/Mar/02
LEAKAGE OF MERCURY FROM AMALGAM CAPSULES  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2002/08
28/Feb/02
BEST PRACTICE IN USE OF CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS IN HIP REPLACEMENT IMPLANTS  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/07
08/Feb/02
SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE USE OF LIQUID NITROGEN  (PDF 59KB)
SN(NI)2002/06
08/Feb/02
HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC TOASTERS - ASBESTOS RISK  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2002/05
07/Feb/02
ZOLL M SERIES AFVISORY DEFRIBRILLATOR & AED DEFRIBRILLATOR SPURIOUS NOISE GENERATED DURING CHARGING MAY INTERFERE WITH CORRECT DETECTION OF VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/04
21/Jan/02
SN(NI)2002/03
03/Jan/02
BED RAILS - RISK OF ENTRAPMENT & ASPHYXIATION  (PDF 65 KB)
SN(NI)2002/02
03/Jan/02
MATECHANA/PROSPECT MEDICAL MINICLAVE MODEL 21LE CONTROL SYSTEM & USER INSTRUCTIONS INADEQUATE  (PDF 61 KB)
SN(NI)2002/01
02/Jan/02

Safety Notices - 2001

Number
Issue Date
Title
SN(NI)2001/55
20/Dec/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/54
13/Dec/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/53
13/Dec/01
SN(NI)2001/52
07/Dec/01
VARIOUS MANUAL RESUSITATORS/SELF INFLATING RESUSITATION BAGRISK OF MISASSEMBLY FOLLOWING CLEANING  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/51
07/Dec/01
ENTRAPMENT RISK IN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED ADJUSTABLE VARIABLE HEIGHT BEDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/50
07/Dec/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/49
07/Dec/01
MAERSK MEDICAL/NIKP SURGICAL DEFIBRILLATION PADS MANUFACTURERS RECALL POSSIBLE DEFECT IN FOIL  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/48
28/Nov/01
COMPATABILITY OF MEDICAL DEVICES AND REPORCESSING EQUIPMENT  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/47
15/Nov/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/46
05/Nov/01
PROGRAMMABLE HYDROCEPHALUS SHUNTS REPROGRAMMING DURING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) PROCEDURES  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2001/45
16/Oct/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/44
16/Oct/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/43
11/Oct/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/42
01/Oct/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/41
27/Sep/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/40
14/Sep/01
MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL DEVICES: MINIMISATION OF CROSS CONTAMINATION  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/39
14/Sep/01
AES MEDIA PREPARATORS: FAILURE OF LID FASTENERS UNDER PRESSURE  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/38
12/Sep/01
Oesophageal Stent (EsophaCoil®): Increased potential for fracture  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/37
07/Sep/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/36
Sept/01
SN(NI)2001/35
23/Aug/01
Patients with Active/Powered Implants: Risk of Serious Injury from Therapeutic Diathermy Treatment  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2001/34
14/Aug/01
SUICIDE RISK FROM POINTS OF LIGATURE RELATED TO SUSPENDED CEILINGS  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/33
August/01
SUBSTATION : VANDALISM
SN(NI)2001/32
06/Aug/01
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2001/31
24/Jul/01
SN(NI)2001/30
25/Jul/01
COUNTERFEIT INTRAOCULAR LENSES  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/29
10/Jul/01
Blood Sampling from Small Infants  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/28
09/Jul/01
SN(NI)2001/27
27/Jun/01
Size ‘F’ Oxygen Cylinder Cradles on Patient Transfer and Anaesthetic Trolleys  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/26
27/Jun/01
WALLIS OFFICE CHAIRS - MODEL 5016: RISK OF INJURY  (PDF 57 KB)
SN(NI)2001/25
20/Jun/01
BREAST IMPLANTS  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/24
20/Jun/01
Steam Sterilization Indicators - Alternative Bowie and Dick Test Packs - Changeover from BS 7720: 1995 to BS EN 867 - 4:2001  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/23
18/Jun/01
SN(NI)2001/22
13/Jun/01
‘HI-BAY’ LUMINAIRES: RISK OF FIRE  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/21
11/Jun/01
MEDICAL GAS VACUUM SYSTEMS: MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM CAPACITY  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/20
10/05/01
ANAESTHETIC MACHINES PREVENTION OF HYPOXIC GAS MIXTURES  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/19
03/05/01
SN(NI)2001/18
03/05/01
SN(NI)2001/17
24/04/01
NEONATAL HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATION (HFO) VENTILATION FAILURE TO ALARM  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/16
09/04/01
RISK OF ENTRAPMENT  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/15
09/04/01
BED GRAB HANDLES - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/14
03/04/01
ACCUVAC RESCUE ASPIRATOR (PORTABLE SUCTION PUMP) POSSIBILITY OF INADEQUATE ACTION  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/13
30/03/01
PRESSURE NECROSIS CAUSED BY PULSE OXIMETER PROBES  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/12
28/03/01
PRESTIGE 2000 AND 2100 SERIES BENCHTOP STERILIZERS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DURING TREATMENT  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/11
14/03/01
ANAESTHETIC BREATHING SYSTEM COMPONENTS PRE-USE CHECKS  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/10
14/03/01
UPDATE ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY OF MEDICAL DEVICES WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS  (PDF 74 KB)
SN(NI)2001/09
08/03/01
LIFT DOOR RETAINING SYSTEM SAFETY CHECKS  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/08
05/03/01
BOOTS PAIN THERAPY INTRASOUND UNIT - PRODUCT RECALL  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2001/07
12/02/01
TEMPORARY CARDIAC PACING LEADS WITH SHROUDED CONNECTOR PINS INCOMPATIBILITY WITH PACEMAKERS  (PDF 68 KB)
SN(NI)2001/06
05/02/01
DATEX - OHMEDA TEC3 ANAESTHETIC VAPORIZERS RISK OF SIMULTANEOUS USE  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/05
05/01/01
PROBLEMS REMOVING URINARY CATHETERS  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/04
05/01/01
SES MERLIN AND LITTLE SISTER MK1 BENCHTOP STERILIZERS RISK OF DETACHING THERMOSTATS  (PDF 60 KB)
SN(NI)2001/03
05/01/01
VARIOUS BENCHTOP STERILIZERS INCORRECT DOOR REPAIR  (PDF 78 KB)
SN(NI)2001/02
04/01/01
SIEMENS VENTILATORS SERVO 300 AND 900 (ALL MODELS) SAFETY ALERTS  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2001/01
15/01/01

Safety Notices - 2000

Number
Issue Date
Title
SN(NI)2000/NIAIC
07/Nov/00
SN(NI)2000/48
04/Jan/01
VENTILATORS: SIEMENS SERVO 300 & 900 (all models): - Safety Alerts  (PDF 59 KB)
SN(NI)2000/47
21/Dec/00
ENTERAL FEEDING SYSTEMS RISK OF INFECTION  (PDF 64 KB)
SN(NI)2000/46
14/Dec/00
ABBOT PROVIDER 5500 INFUSION PUMP RECALL  (PDF 58 KB)
SN(NI)2000/45
01/Dec/00
ALARIS (IVAC)597 AND 598 PUMPS RISK OF OVER-INFUSION  (PDF 299 KB)
SN(NI)2000/44
10/Nov/00
HEWLETT-PACKARD END-TIDAL CO2 MONITORING STANDARD AIRWAY ADAPTOR MODEL M1465A EXPANDED MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL  (PDF 58 KB)
SAN(NI)2000/43
10/Nov/00
CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) RISK OF MISASSEMBLY  (PDF 58 KB)
SAN(NI)2000/42
01/Nov/00
THORN BEDHEAD LUMINAIRES RISK OF OPEN/SHORT CIRCUIT  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/41
01/Nov/00
KESTRON 'GET' STARTER SWITCHES IN KESTRON LUMINAIRES - RISK OF HEAT DAMAGE AND FIRE  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/40
31/Oct/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/39
30/Oct/00
PORTEX SINGLE USE INTUBATION STYLET SIZE 2.2mm OD PRODUCT INFORMATION NOTICE  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/38
30/Oct/00
LAERDAL PREMIER SUCTION UNIT INCOMPATIBILITY WITH MAINS BATTERY CHARGER  (PDF 92 KB)
SN(NI)2000/37
23/Oct/00
CARDADON MK ELECTRIC FILTERED SOCKETS - K1816 WH1 AND K1826 WH1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK/FIRE  (PDF 68 KB)
SN(NI)2000/36
13/Oct/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/35
10/Oct/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/34
09/Oct/00
LOMAX MOBILITY VITESSE 3HD AND XHD POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FRONT CASTOR ASSEMBLIES FIELD REPLACEMENT  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/33
09/Oct/-00
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIFT AND RECLINER CHAIRS FATALITY  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/32
09/Oct/00
USE OF SPIRIT BASED SOLUTIONS DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES REQUIRING THE USE OF ELECTROSURGICAL EQUIPMENT  (PDF 67 KB)
SN(NI)2000/31
09/Oct/00
HANDLING OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS ON LOAN FROM ANOTHER ORGANISATION (PDF 67 KB)
SN(NI)2000/30
25/Aug/00
BLATCHFORD ENDOLITE EXTERNAL LIMB PROTHESES BILATERAL USERS PRODUCT RECALL  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/29
14/Aug/00
CENTURY XXII ALIGNABLE THERMOPLASTIC SOCKET ADAPTOR 2065 FOR EXTERNAL LOWER LIMB PROTHESES PRODUCT RECALL  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/28
11/Aug/00
STEAM STERILISERS (BENCH TOP) FOR INSTRUMENTS AND UTENSILS INCORRECT CHAMBER/RESERVOIR WATER  (PDF 69 KB)
SN(NI)2000/27
08/Aug/00
MEDITECK LTD STERILE PRODUCT ENFORCEMENT ACTION LIFTED  (PDF 65 KB)
SN(NI)2000/26
21/Jul/00
CODEMASTER XL/XL+ DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITORS UNEXPECTED DEVICE FAILURE  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/25
11/Jul/00
PATIENT HANDLING SLINGS CORRECT LAUNDERING PROCESS  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/24
05/Jul/00
MEDITECK LTD NON-STERILE PRODUCTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION NOW LIFTED  (PDF 65 KB)
SN(NI)2000/23
27/Jun/00
MBL SINGLE HAND USE, PROPELLING WHEEL SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIRS RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRING LOADED DETACHABLE CROSS TUBE DURING REMOVAL  (PDF 68 KB)
SN(NI)2000/22
13/Jun/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/21
22/May/00
VAS-CATH HAEMODIALYSIS CATHETERS URGENT PRODUCT RECALL  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/20
15/May/00
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER COVER(SENSONOR PRESSURE DOME) FOR URODYNAMIC SYSTEM OF BLADDER PRESSURE MEARUREN RISK OF CROSS-INFECTION IF THE COVER IS REUSED  (PDF 68 KB)
SN(NI)2000/19
12/May/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/18
11/May/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/17
21/Apr/00
REXAM SHARPS BOXES LIDS BECOMING DETACHED  (PDF 67 KB)
SN(NI)2000/16
21/Apr/00
BOHLE PLASTIC SIDE PANELS FOR WHEELCHAIR ARMRESTE(SKIRTGUARDS) REDUCED FIRE RETARDANCY  (PDF 41 KB)
SN(NI)2000/15
19/Apr/00
MEDICAL GAS CYLINDERS RISK OF FIRE  (PDF 67 KB)
SN(NI)2000/14
18/Apr/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/13
17/Apr/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/12
14/Apr/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/11
14/Apr/00
EXIDE ELECTRONICS BATTERY PACKS RISK OF OVERHEATING AND FIRE  (PDF 66 KB)
SN(NI)2000/10
14/Apr/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/09
28/Mar/00
INVACARE FOLDING TYPE DELTA WALKERS RISK OF COLLAPSE  (PDF 40 KB)
SN(NI)2000/08
28/Mar/00
INVACARE CELT AND ZIPPER 1WHEELCHAIRS REDUCED FIRE RETARDANCY OF UPHOLSTERY FROM CSE  (PDF 41 KB)
SN(NI)2000/06
11/Feb/00
HEWLETT PACKARD PAGE WRITER AND STRESS WRITER ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHS DISTORTED WAVEFORMS  (PDF 68 KB)
SN(NI)2000/05
04/Feb/00
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SN(NI)2000/04
04/Feb/00
ALVEMA MAX AND PIXI BUGGIES FAILURE OF PUSH HANDLES IN USE  (PDF 65 KB)
SN(NI)2000/03
21/Jan/00
STOLEN PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES NOT TO BE USED  (PDF 69 KB)
SN(NI)2000/02
21/Jan/00
UNWIN WHEELCHAIR CLAMPS IMPROVED USER INSTRUCTIONS  (PDF 67 KB)
SN(NI)2000/01
19/Jan/00
STRANRAER MOBILE SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR RISK OF REAR LEGS FAILURE  (PDF 44 KB)
Safety Notices - 1999
Number
Issue Date
Title
SAN(NI)99/62
23/12/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/61
23/12/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/60
22/12/99
PIDCER EXPLOROR MOBILE X RAY UNIT: RISK OF HAND ENTRAPMENT  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/59
22/12/99
CONDUTIVE GEL PADS FOR DEFIBRILLATION OR CARDIOVERSION POTENTIAL LOSS OF ECG TRACE ON SCREEN  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)99/58
17/12/99
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS: INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES DURING THE MILLENIUM PERIOD  (PDF 34 KB)
SAN(NI)99/57
08/12/99
ZIP HYDROBOIL SERIES 2000 INSTANT BOILING WATER HEATER: RISK OF SCALDING  (PDF 49 KB)
SAN(NI)99/56
10/11/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/55
05/11/99
PATIENT LIFTING AND TRANSFER DEVICES: ARJO STRAP STRETCHERS  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/54
15/10/99
POTENTIAL TISSUE DAMAGE CAUSED BY LARYNGOSCOPE LIGHT SOURCE AND BLADE SET DURING USE  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/53
15/10/99
WHEELCHAIR HEADREST RISK TO USERS  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/52
14/10/99
ATLAS AND FIRE AND WORMALD SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WITH 'R' TYPE HEADS: 'O' RING GRADATION  (PDF 44 KB)
SAN(NI)99/51
12/10/99
BED SIDE RAILS (COTSIDES) RISK OF MOVEMENT  (55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/50
07/10/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/49
01/10/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/48
30/09/99
MEDICAL GAS TERMINAL UNITS RISK OF LOSS OF SERVICE  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/47
30/09/99
SAFETY OF WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/46
30/09/99
WHEELCHAIRS, SEATING & WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORIES INAPPROPRIATE USE  (PDF 57 KB)
SAN(NI)99/45
24/09/99
STORAGE OF STERILE MEDICAL DEVICES  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/44
23/09/99
FOAM MATRESSES PREVENTION OF CROSS INFECTION  (PDF 56 KB)
SAN(NI)99/43
22/09/99
LIGHT DUTY BEDS CARE IN HANDLING  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/42
22/09/99
ANGIOGRAPHY PROCEDURES FAILURE OF GENERAL PURPOSES SYRINGES  (PDF 52 KB)
SAN(NI)99/41
22/09/99
PATIENT LIFTING & TRANSFER DEVICES SLING,STRAP & CLIP FEATURES  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/40
10/09/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/39
10/09/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/38
10/09/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/37
08/09/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/36
26/08/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/35
10/08/99
APC MEDICAL LTD EXTERNAL PACEMAKERS  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/34
22/07/99
SURGICAL TOURNIQUET CUFFS  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/33
19/06/99
XONICS OTS CEILING- MOUNTED CRANE FOR X-RAY TUBES  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/32
18/06/99
HIGHLY CROSSLINKED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE (UHMWPE) COMPONENTS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT IMPLANTS  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/31
15/06/99
GYNE -T R 380 INTRA-UTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE  (PDF 58 KB)
SAN(NI)99/30
15/05/99
ELECTRO-SURGERY AND LAPAROSCOPIC EQUIPMENT  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/29
26/05/99
CAL CONTROLS9000/9900 STERILIZER TEMPERATURE INDICATORS/CONTROLLERS  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/28
26/05/99
SIMS GRASEBY SYRINGE PUMPS 3000 SERIES CLAMP OPEN ALARM MALFUNCTION  (PDF 58 KB)
SAN(NI)99/27
24/05/99
BAXTER HEALTHCARE DCR FLOGARD INFUSION PUMP INCORRECTLY UNLOADING AND LOADING OF GIVING SET  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/26
13/05/99
MAXIMUM ENERGY ANGIOPLASTY BALLOON CATHETER BALLOON STICKS WITHIN CORONY STENTS  (PDF 52 KB)
SAN(NI)99/25
07/05/99
DRAEGER PHOTOTHERAPY 4000 UNITS RECALL OF MAINS INPUT FILTER ON ALL  (PDF 52 KB)
SAN(NI)99/24
05/05/99
DEVICES USED FOR ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION UPDATE  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)99/23
04/05/99
MALLINCKRODT 'TRACHEOSOFT' TRACHEOSTOMY TUBES15mm FLANGE CONNECTOR SEPARATING FROM BODY OF TUBE (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)99/22
04/05/99
MYERS METAL H-FRAME DIVAN BEDS RISK OF BED LEGS COLLAPSING  (PDF 57 KB)
SAN(NI)99/21
03/05/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/20
30/04/99
ELECTRICALLY POWERED WHEELCHAIRS & SCOOTERS  (PDF 57KB)
SAN(NI)99/19
22/04/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/18
22/04/99
PHOENIXDETACHABLE PRAM HANDLE WHEELCHAIR MAY DETACH  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/17
22/04/99
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)99/16
20/04/99
ESCHMANN & AMC ELECTROSURGICAL FINGERSWITCHES FAULTY  (54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/15
14/04/99
HOSKINS MODEL 3143 ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE BEDS INSTANCES OF WELD FAILURE  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/14
25/03/99
HEARTSTART DEFIBRILLATOR ELECTRODES X/REF SAN99/07  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/13
23/03/99
THORNE ELECTRIUM MEDIHEAT MH2 CAPD FLUID WARMERS PLASTIC CASING MAY WARP AND CRACK  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/12
22/03/99
KRUPP DENTA-GEL HEATERS RISK OF OVERHEATING AND FIRE (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/11
22/03/99
MEDAES GEM 10 MEDICAL GAS TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND LOSS OF SUPPLY  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/10
22/03/99
ENDOLITE EXTERNAL LOWER LIMB PROTHESES  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/09
03/03/99
PHILIPS JUG KETTLES TYPE NOS HD4388,4389,4390&4391 POSSIBLE FAULT WHICH COULD RENDER THEM UNSAFE  (PDF 53 KB)
SAN(NI)99/08
26/02/99
HP CODEMASTER AND CODEMASTER 100 DEFIBRILLATORS MULTIFUNCTION DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODE PADS  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/06
25/02/99
CARDIOAID MC/MC+ & LS DEFIBRILLATORS R2610 ADULT DEFIBRILLATION & PACING ELECTRODES & R2612 CHILD DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODES MFT RECALL  (PDF 54 KB)
SAN(NI)99/05
24/02/99
DEFRIBRILLATOR BATTERIES FOR THE CODEMASTER 100 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR  (PDF 55 KB)
SAN(NI)99/04
16/01/99
PREVENTION OF BURNS DURING IONTOPHORESIS (SWEAT TESTING)  (PDF 58 KB)
SAN(NI)99/03
10/01/99
CARDIO AID MC + DEFIBRILLATORS LOCKS UP DURING CHARGING  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)99/02
08/02/99
VANGUARD ENDOVASCULAR AORTIC GRAFT LATE - COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH  (PDF 57 KB)
SAN(NI)99/01
27/01/99
MOBILE X-RAY EQUIPMENT FAULTY OR MISSING STOPS  (PDF 53 KB)

Safety Notices - 1998

Number
Issue Date
Title
SAN(NI)98/64
09/12/98
PARAGON CORONARY STENT UNSUCCESSFUL STENT DEPLOYMENT  (PDF 56 KB)
SAN(NI)98/63
02/12/98
LATEX MEDICAL GLOVES(SURGEONS&EXAMINATION) POWDERED LATEX GLOVES(SURGEONS&EXAMINATION)  (PDF 63 KB)
SAN(NI)98/62
26/11/98
FIBRE OPTIC LIGHT SOURCERISK OF BURNS AND/OR FIRE  (PDF 52 KB)
SAN(NI)98/61
18/11/98
ICEX SOCKET LOCK - EXTERNAL LOWER LIMB PROSTHETIC SUSPENSION FAILURES CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE WEAR  (PDF 78 KB)
SAN(NI)98/60
18/11/98
TRANSIX 800s, R703, R500 AND R501 X-RAY ANODE STARTER - HS150 HIGH SPEED STARTER USED WITH PICKER GENERATORS FAULTS IN X-RAY TUBE ANODE BREAKING  (PDF 82 KB)
SAN(NI)98/59
12/10/98
CHILTERN WISPO MOBILE PATIENT HOIST POTENTIAL FOR MAST FAILURE  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/58
08/10/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/57
08/10/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/56
08/10/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/55
01/10/98
INVACARE ACTION 2000 WHEELCHAIRS FAILURES OF BACKREST HINGES  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/54
15/09/98
BIOCOMPATIBLE OSTEOCONDUCTIVE POLYMER (BOP)RISK OF DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING TISSUE  (PDF 37 KB)
SAN(NI)98/53
15/09/98
CURTAIN TRACKS POINTS OF LIGATURE PERFORM RISK ASSESSMENT  (PDF 30 KB)
SAN(NI)98/52
11/09/98
PICKER EXPLORER MK1 MOBILE X-RAY UNIT USERS HANDS CAN BECOME TRAPPED  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/51
08/09/98
FALLOPIAN TUBE STERILIZATION CLIPS AND RINGS APPLICATOR SYSTEMS  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/50
04/09/98
NEONATAL SUCTION CATHETER FAILURE TO OPERATE  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/49
02/09/98
LIFT DOOR OPERATING MECHANISMS RISK OF FIRE  (PDF 26 KB)
SAN(NI)98/48
02/09/98
POLO & PICKLE POWER ASSISTED TRICYCLES NO OVERCURRENT PROTECTION SYSTEM  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/47
28/08/98
CAITHNESS, CAIRNGORM AND CLANSMAN SELF LIFT CHAIR OCCUPANT THROWN FROM CHAIR  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/46
20/08/98
NOTICE WITHDRAWN
SAN(NI)98/45
20/08/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/44
07/08/98
POWERSTAR BIOPOLAR ELECTROSURGERY SCISSORS CAUSING BURNS  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/43
05/08/98
BLATCHFORD ENDOLITE AND VESSA QUANTOM 30 EXTERNAL LOWER LIMB PROTHESES RISK OF ROTATION BETWEEN SHINTUBE AND TUBE CLAMP HOUSING  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/42
31/07/98
ARJO PATIENT HOIST SLINGS REPORTS OF CRACKING (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/41
17/07/98
ARJO MAXILIFT PATIENT HOISTS RISK OF COLLAPSE  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/40
16/07/98
IMMUNOASSAY TESTING USE OF VALIDATION SWABS FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/39
08/07/98
MEDISCO RESUSCITATION TROLLEYS PRE-JUNE 1991 POTENTIAL DIFFICULTY IN UNLOCKING DRAWERS  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/38
17/07/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/37
22/06/98
FLEXIFLO IIENTERNAL FEEDING PUMP TRANSFORMER MAY BREAK  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/36
19/06/98
FLEXIBLE FIBRE OPTIC ENDOSCOPES MODIFICATION MADE TO SOME MODELS  (PDF 33 KB)
SAN(NI)98/35
11/06/98
STOTT STEAMING IRON FAILURE OF COLD WATER SUPPLY CUT-OFF  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/34
11/06/98
HENDERSON HIDE-A-WAY PASSENGER TAIL LIFT FAILURE AT WELD  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/33
11/06/98
ENDOLITE ANKLE DISARTICULATION(SYMES) EXTERNAL PROSTHETIC SOCKETS RISK OF COLLAPSE  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/32
11/06/98
YAMASU MERCURY SPHYGMOMANOMETER DESK MODELS UN600 & UN605P MERCURY LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE  (PDF 30 KB)
SAN(NI)98/31
05/06/98
TRAILBLAZER MODEL TI100 TRANSPORT INCUBATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNT THROUGH - PRODUCING SMOKE  PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/30
05/06/98
SYSTEM COVERED BALE LOCK 17B33,17B23,17B44 KNEE JOINT DISENGAGED  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/29
03/06/98
NO-VISIBILITY POST/LETTER BOXES POSSIBLE RISK OF INJURY  (PDF 26 KB)
SAN(NI)98/28
03/04/98
HEATRAE SADIA SUPREME BOILING WATER DISPENSERS RISK OF FIRE  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/27
02/06/98
CONSTANT TEMPERATURE LABORATORY WATER BATHS POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING  (PDF 26 KB)
SAN(NI)98/26
02/06/98
HEARTSTART DEFIBRILLATORS ELECTRODES VARIOUS CODES (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/25
18/05/98
VISOLITE WALL-MOUNTED ELECTRIC HEATERS RISK OF FIRE  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/24
13/05/98
PICKER INTERNATIONAL MOBILE X-RAY MACHINES REPLACEMENT BATTERIES RENAMED EXIDE PORTA-POWER 679 (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/23
11/05/98
HEWLETT PACKARD CODEMASTER XL, XL+, 100 DEFIBRILLATORS POSSIBLE LOSS OF ECG MONITORING  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/22
27/04/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/21
10/04/98
ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE (UHMWPE) COMPONENTS OF JOINT REPLACEMENT IMPLANTS  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/20
09/04/98
ELECTROSURGERY ACCESSORIES MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE DURING USE  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/19
09/04/98
CARDIOTOCOGRAPH (CTG) MONITORING OF FOETUS DURING LABOUR  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/18
08/04/98
OXFORD MAJOR ELECTRIC & HYDRAULIC PATIENT HOISTS MAST FAILURE  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/17
27/03/98
DEVICES USED IN ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION RISK OF PERFORATION OF UTERINE WALL  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/16
13/03/98
JAY CARE SUPPORTIVE WHEELCHAIR BACKRESTS FAILURE OF FIXING SYSTEMS  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/15
10/03/98
WITHDRAWAL OF DH SPECS AND PRODUCT APPROVAL SCHEMES FOR CHEMICAL INDICATORS USED IN BOWIE&DICK TEST  (PDF 32 KB)
SAN(NI)98/14
04/03/98
HP CODEMASTER AND CODEMASTER 100 DEFIBRILLATORS MULTIFUNCTION DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODE PADS CONDUCTIVE GEL DETERIORATES TO A LIQUID  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/13
04/03/98
HEARTSTART HEARTSTART DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODES FEMALE CONNECTORS MAY BECOME DETACHED  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/12
02/03/98
PROPULSE EAR IRRIGATOR (PULSED WATER SYRINGE) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SHOULD WATER LEAK  (PDF 30 KB)
SAN(NI)98/11
20/02/98
PATIENT BED MOVEMENT WITHIN WARD LOCATIONS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WORKING  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/10
20/02/98
PICKER INTERNATIONAL 'D' SERIES MOBILE X-RAY MACHINE ONLY RECOMMENDED BATTERIES TO BE USED  (PDF 30 KB)
SAN(NI)98/09
13/02/98
BAXTER HEALTHCARE STERILE BLOOD ADMINISTRATION SETS CODE NOS C2071A & C2071B SPIKE DETACHES  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)98/08
13/02/98
15MM NON-METALLIC CONICAL CONNECTORS ATTACHED TO ET TUBES  (PDF 26 KB)
SAN(NI)98/07
13/02/98
UV TUBES FOR THERAPEUTIC USE INJURY THROUGH OVER-EXPOSURE  (PDF 31 KB)
SAN(NI)98/06
23/01/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/05
23/01/98
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)98/04
20/01/98
LIGHT BEAM DIAPHRAGMS BECOMING DETACHED DURING USE  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)98/03
20/01/98
APOLLO X-RAY TUBE CEILING SUSPENSION EXTENSION SHAFT NOT TO DESIGN SPECIFICATION  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)98/02
20/01/98
QUIKLOK WHEELCHAIR CLAMPS INCORRECT USE  (PDF 26 KB)
SAN(NI)98/01
13/01/98
BRITISH STERILIZER MOTOCLAVE STERILIZER MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 1 JANUARY 1994 FAILURE OF DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM  (PDF 28 KB)
Safety Notices - 1997
Number
Issue Date
Title
SAN(NI)97/46
17/12/97
ADMINISTRATION SET 37.0001 ADDENDUM TO SAN(NI)97/45  (PDF 26 KB)
SAN(NI)97/45
03/12/97
CODAN B86-P-Y IV ADMINISTRATION SET 37.0001 INAPPROPRIATE USE  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)97/44
03/12/97
ROSS & BONNYMAN LTD POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FAILURE OF CASTOR ASSEMBLIES  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)97/43
02/12/97
MEDICAL GAS PROBES INCOMPATIBILITY WITH BS TERMINAL UNITS  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)97/42
01/12/97
STILLE ARTHROSCOPY CANNULA MAY FRACTURE IN USE  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)97/41
28/11/97
MODEL EV4542 & EV4543 EXTERNAL PACEMAKER UNRELIABILE PERFORMANCE OF OLDER DEVICES  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)97/40
28/11/97
MADEL 4553 EXTERNAL PACEMAKER LOOSENING OF SECURITY NUTS ON PATIENT LEAD CONNECTION TERMINALS  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)97/39
28/11/97
MODEL E4162,E4164,E4166 EXTERNAL PACEMAKER UNSUITABLE BATTERY REPLACEMENT  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)97/38
24/11/97
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)97/37
21/11/97
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)97/36
13/11/97
HYDROXYAPATILE COATINGS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS TRUSTS NEED TO BE AWARE OF RESPONSIBILITY  (PDF 32 KB)
SAN(NI)97/35
12/11/97
MADE IN CHINA PMS 13AMP FUSES RISK OF EXPLOSION ON OVERLOAD  (PDF 28 KB)
SAN(NI)97/34
05/11/97
KIDDE THORN FIRE EXTINGUISHER FAILURE TO OPERATE DUE TO CORROSION OF SPRING RETAINER AND POORLY CRIMPED FOAM NOZZLE  (PDF 29 KB)
SAN(NI)97/33
03/11/97
NT NORMBAU TOILET LOCK DOOR FAILURE OF EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM SUPP TO SAN(NI)97/27  (PDF 27 KB)
SAN(NI)97/32
15/10/97
PHILIPS8FT LUMINAIRES 'STREAMPAK' ST8 & ST28 RISK OF FIRE  (PDF 52 KB)
SAN(NI)97/31
10/10/97
HITACHI HE-25 PLUGS BACK COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED  (PDF 51 KB)
SAN(NI)97/30
08/10/97
SMITH & NEPHEW HARROGATE SHOWER CHAIRS INCORRECT POSITION OF SEAT SECURING CLIPS (PDF 51 KB)
SAN(NI)97/29
22/08/97
IVAC 597 & 598 PUMPS VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP RISK OF OVERINFUSION
SAN(NI)97/28
20/08/97
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)97/27
02/08/97
DOOR LOCK (TOILET) EMERGENCY RELEASEFAILURE TO OPERATE
SAN(NI)97/26
01/08/97
STANBRIDGE 'GUARDIAN' G1/B BEDPAN WASHERS RISK OF FIRE
SAN(NI)97/25
01/08/97
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES FAILSAFE OPERATION
SAN(NI)97/24
21/07/97
PHACOEMULSIFICATION RISK OF CORNEAL DAMAGE
SAN(NI)97/23
04/07/97
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)97/22
19/06/97
ARJO TOILET SUPPORT AIDS FAILURE OF FIXINGS
SAN(NI)97/21
20/06/97
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES SEE ALSO DB9702
SAN(NI)97/20
23/05/97
BATH/SHOWER AIDS RISK OF INJURY
SAN(NI)97/19
23/05/97
REUSABLE MULTI-WELL SLIDES AND TILESRISK OF CONTAMINATION
SAN(NI)97/18
23/04/97
HADEN ELECTRIC KETTLE MODEL AKA3 POTENTIAL RISK OF SCALDING
SAN(NI)97/17
16/04/97
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES (UPS) POSSIBILITY OF FEEDBACK VOLTAGES
SAN(NI)97/16
16/04/97
ARJO SHOWER TROLLEYS - SIDE RAILS RISK OF FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION
SAN(NI)97/15
02/04/97
VARIOUS HIGH VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT SUSPENSION OF NORMAL OPERATING PRACTICE
SAN(NI)97/14
28/03/97
High Voltage Notice - Please contact the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre for further information
SAN(NI)97/13
20/03/97
B&Q 'SYNAPSE' 668 AND 'RING TORCHIERE' FLOOR STANDING HALOGEN LAMPS WITH FLOOR DIMMER SWITCH PRODUCT RECALL
SAN(NI)97/12
14/03/97
HUNTLEIGH COMMUNITY CARE PISCES BATH LIFTER
SAN(NI)97/11
10/03/97
PORTABLE APPLIANCES:RISK OF POWER CABLE DAMAGE
SAN(NI)97/10
07/02/97
ISP RAD-SURE BLOOD IRRADIATION INDICATOR LABELS
SAN(NI)97/09
11/02/97
SHERWOOD GENIUS TYMPANIC THERMOMETER GUIDELINES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INCORRECT TEMERATURE READINGS
SAN(NI)97/08
10/02/97
PLAYSKOOL WALKING WHEELS CONTACT MANUFACTURER FOR REPLACEMENT
SAN(NI)97/07
31/01/97
MISTRAL 2000 CENTRIFUGE LID HINGE FAILURE
SAN(NI)97/06
29/01/97
BATTERIES USED IN CRITICAL CARE DEVICES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING
SAN(NI)97/05
28/01/97
DEFECTIVE BOILER PIPE FITTINGS RISK OF DAMAGE AND INJURY
SAN(NI)97/04
21/01/97
WANDSWORTH13amp SOCKET OUTLETS RISK OF FAILURE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK
SAN(NI)97/03
21/01/97
REPORTING ADVERSE INCIDENTS RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES
SAN(NI)97/02
17/01/97
POWERED OVERLAY PRESSURE RELIEVING SYSTEMS PATIENTS AT RISK OF FALLING FROM NED
SAN(NI)97/01
10/01/97
IVAC 770 SYINGE PUMP INFUSION PUMP INCORRECT DOSE RATE DISPLAY

Safety Notices - 1996

Number
Issue Date
Title
SAN(NI)96/62
23/12/96
VICKERS MEDICAL NURSING INCUBATORS MODELS 59 & 79 CONSIDERED OBSOLETE
SAN(NI)96/61
23/12/96
ALTON DEAN PRESSURE INFUSERS POTENTIAL DOOR FAILURE
SAN(NI)96/60
17/12/96
POTENTIAL DANGER FROM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH NON-UK TYPE MAINS PLUGS
SAN(NI)96/59
13/12/96
TRANSFER AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT: PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH MOVING PATIENTS
SAN(NI)96/58
02/12/96
INDUCTION LOOP AMPLIFIERS POSSIBLE GENERATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURES
SAN(NI)96/57
27/11/96
DEMOUNTABLE ANAESTHETIC AGENT VAPORISERS ENSURE THAT MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED
SAN(NI)96/56
18/11/96
ARJO TOILET SLINGS SECURING BUCKLE FAILURE
SAN(NI)96/55
18/11/96
DENTAL HANDPIECES HIGH SPEED TURBINES DISINTEGRATING: HEAD BACKCAPS UNSCREWING
SAN(NI)96/54
18/11/96
DENTS PLY UK LTD CAVITRON DENTAL SCALING INSERTS TIP SHEARED
SAN(NI)96/53
18/11/96
DEPROCO UK LTD'SAFETY PLUS' SYRINGE FAILURE OF RE-USABLE HANDLE
SAN(NI)96/52
18/11/96
ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT SES MATRON STEAM STERILISERS (AUTOCLAVES)RISK OF OVERHEATING OR FIRE
SAN(NI)96/51
14/11/96
COOK (UK) LTDHNBR BEACON TIP CARDIAC CATHETERS PRODUCT RECALL OF BATCHES SUPPLIED BEFORE OCTOBER 1996
SAN(NI)96/50
31/10/96
LABOTECH AUTOMATED MICROPLATE ANALYSER RISK OF SAMPLE CONTAMINATION AND CARRY OVER
SAN(NI)96/49
30/10/96
VICKERS TREONIC IP3 SYRINGE PUMPS WITHDRAW FROM SERVICE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SAN(NI)96/48
28/10/96
BIOKIT TOXOCELL LATEX TEST KIT(FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF TOXOPLASMOSIS): BATCH G3395 FAULTY
SAN(NI)96/47
11/10/96
INCIDENTS WITH DETACHABLE MAINS LEADS SUPPLY LEADS
SAN(NI)96/46
08/10/96
LAERDAL EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION KIT WITH PIN INDEX REGULATOR LETTER ISSUED BY LEARDAL
SAN(NI)96/45
04/10/96
DRAEGAR LTD(MPL DIVISION) MEDICAL GAS TERMINAL UNITS POTENTIAL CRACKING/BREAKING OF GAS-SPECIFIC RELEASE RING
SAN(NI)96/44
02/10/96
DOMESTIC HOT WATER THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES REVIEW MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
SAN(NI)96/43
03/10/96
HOWMEDICA INT INC PCA PRIMARY KNEE PROTHESES POLYETHYLENE WEAR OF THE BEARING SURFACE OF THE 7mm RESURFACING TIBIAL COMPONENTS
SAN(NI)96/42
23/09/96
X-RAY CONTRAST MEDIA INJECTORS RISK OF AIR EMBOLISM
SAN(NI)96/41
19/09/96
STERILIZERS (VARIOUS) INFECTION WITH SOFTWARE VIRUSES
SAN(NI)96/40
18/09/96
ARJO AMBULIFT SUDDEN DROPPING OF JIB ARM
SAN(NI)96/39
13/09/96
CORSAIR FOOD TROLLEY POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE
SAN(NI)96/38
13/09/96
IVAC P SERIES PUMPS SOFTWARE UPGRADE
SAN(NI)96/37
26/08/96
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE RISK OF EXCHANGE FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF BATTERY BACK-UP
SAN(NI)96/36
16/08/96
NEWTON AVON WHEELCHAIRS RISK OF FAILURE WHEN CARRIED ON VEHICLES
SAN(NI)96/35
15/08/96
SPACELABS ECG MINITORS SOFTWARE FAULT RECALL
SAN(NI)96/34
14/08/96
OHMEDA OAV 7750 VENTILATOR POTENTIAL FAILURE OF POWER SUPPLY
SAN(NI)96/33
12/08/96
GRASEBY MS2000 SYRINGE PUMP CONFUSION OVER RISK CATEGORY - ADDENDUM TO SAN(NI)96/22
SAN(NI)96/32
24/07/96
POLYURETHANE COATED BREAST IMPLANTS CONTINUED IMPLANTATION CONTRARY TO EARLIER ADVICE -- SAB(94)39
SAN(NI)96/31
23/07/96
MEDICLAVE MEDICLAVE OR MEDICAL CLAVE STEAM STERILISERS RISK OF SCALDING
SAN(NI)96/30
27/06/96
ZIRCONIA CERAMIC HEADS FOR MODULAR TOTAL HIP FEMORAL COMPONENTS ADVICE TO USERS ON RESTERILISATION
SAN(NI)96/29
26/06/96
BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS AND TEST STRIPS CONTRA-INDICATIONSTRAINING AND ADVICE TO USERS
SAN(NI)96/28
17/06/96
MICROMARK FANS POTENTIAL RISK OF WORN CABLING
SAN(NI)96/27
14/06/96
MAVIG CEILING MOUNTED RADIATION SHIELDING SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT OF FLAWED COMPONENT
SAN(NI)96/26
06/06/96
X-RAY EQUIPMENT SAFETY OF FOOTSWITCHES USED UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS
SAN(NI)96/25
04/06/96
POWERBREAKER 25m13amp HEAVY DUTY CABLE REEL PRESS RELEASE
SAN(NI)96/24
03/04/96
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS(PMS)CS CEILING SUSPENSION INSPECTION/UPGRADING REQUIRED
SAN(NI)96/23
31/05/96
BLOOD GAS ANALYSER NEED FOR DECONTAMINATION
SAN(NI)96/22
28/05/96
GRASEBY MS2000 SYRINGE PUMPS CONFUSION OVER RISK CATEGORY
SAN(NI)96/21
16/05/96
EMERGENCY LIGHTING BULKHEAD UNITS POSSIBILITY OF CRACKING OF GEAR TRAY AND DIFFUSER BASE FIXING PILLARS
SAN(NI)96/20
26/04/96
OLYMPUS DIATHERMY UNITS FOOTSWITCH RECALL
SAN(NI)96/19
15/04/96
ESCHMANN PRE 1989 OPERATION TABLES FAILURE OF MAIN HINGE
SAN(NI)96/18
15/04/96
ARCOMEDICAL INFUSION SYSTEMS RISK OF SHOCK
SAN(NI)96/17
12/04/96
LEAD ADAPTORS USED WITH ELECTROSURGICAL EQUIPMENT
SAN(NI)96/16
04/04/96
JOHNSTON & JOHNSTON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY WITH JOHNSTON & JOHNSTON NU -CIDEX
SAN(NI)96/15
27/03/96
BAXTER FLO-GARD INFUSION PUMPS MODIFICATION
SAN(NI)96/14
26/02/96
LANDIA HALOGEN ORGANISER TABLE LAMPPOTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS
SAN(NI)96/13
20/02/96
DRAGER OXYLOG VENTILATOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RISK OF FAILURE WHEN AUTOCLAVED USING THE 134o CYCLE
SAN(NI)96/12
15/02/96
DARAY DENTAL LAMPS CEILING MOUNTED RISK OF DETACHMENT
SAN(NI)96/11
16/02/96
POWER OPERATED AUTOMATIC SLIDING/FOLDING/SWING DOORS RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
SAN(NI)96/10
12/02/96
DISPOSABLE MEDICAL VACUUM BOTTLE SYSTEMS SAFE USE AND HANDLING OF
SAN(NI)96/09
12/02/96
REMPLOY ROLLER WHEELCHAIR PUSH HANDLES RISK OF DETACHMENT
SAN(NI)96/08
01/02/96
BABY TRANSPORT INCUBATORS USE OF INDEPENDENT TEMPERATURE MONITORS
SAN(NI)96/07
31/01/96
FRACMO MOTORS POWERED WHEELCHAIRS POSSIBLE BRAKE DEFECTS
SAN(NI)96/06
26/01/96
PHILIPS SUPER VAPOR PROFESSIONAL IRON HD 1896 RECALL
SAN(NI)96/05
27/01/96
WALKING AIDS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
SAN(NI)96/04
02/01/96
POLYESTER VASCULAR GRAFTS/PATCHES RISK OF IGNITION
SAN(NI)96/03
25/01/96
INSUFFILATORS RISK OF CONTAMINATION
SAN(NI)96/02
24/02/96
REPORTING ADVERSE INCIDENTS RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES
SAN(NI)96/01
10/01/96
GEKA MANUFACTURING LTD ENDOCERVICAL BRUSHES AMENDMENT TO SAN(NI)95/36

Safety Notices - 1995

Number
Issue Date
Title
SAN(NI)95/47
22/12/95
STERILISER VENTURI TRANSPORT SWABS PRODUCT RECALL
SAN(NI)95/46
21/12/95
CARADON MK ELECTRIC13 AMP 2-WAY ADAPTORS POTENTIAL DETACHMENT OF EARTH PIN
SAN(NI)95/45
20/12/95
DIMPLEX NEW STYLE ELECTRIC OIL FILLED RADIATOR SAFETY HAZARD
SAN(NI)95/44
20/12/95
MASCOT ELECTRONIC MOBILE PHONE CHARGERS FAULTY CHARGERS
SAN(NI)95/43
20/12/95
SERVICE RAINWAVE WASHER DRYER FAULTY ON/OFF CONTROL
SAN(NI)95/42
20/12/95
PHILIPS FAN HEATERS MODELS HD 3349 & 335D RECALL
SAN(NI)95/41
21/11/95
MARQUETTE RESPONDER DEFRIBRILLATOR NI CAD BATTERY RECALL
SAN(NI)95/40
16/11/95
INCUBATORS RISK OF INJURY WHEN AIRFLOW IS OBSTRUCTED OR DIVERTED
SAN(NI)95/39
16/11/95
RADCLIFFE WHEELCHAIRS FAILURE OF REHAB. SERVICES SHADOW WHEELBASE
SAN(NI)95/38
16/11/95
RADCLIFFE WHEELCHAIRS FAILURE OF REHAB. SERVICES SHADOW WHEELBASE
SAN(NI)95/37
15/11/95
MEDIX NEBULIZERS 2 PIN MAINS LEADS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
SAN(NI)95/36
15/11/95
GEKA MANUFACTURING LTD ENDOCERVICAL BRUSHES RISK OF HEAD DETACHING IN USE
SAN(NI)95/34
14/11/95
AIR FRESHENER SPRAY POTENTIAL RISK OF INJURY
SAN(NI)95/33
13/11/95
HOWMEDICA INTERNATIONAL LTD TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT FRACTURE OF LARGE CRUCIATE COMPONENT
SAN(NI)95/32
13/11/95
WHEELCHAIR BATTERY CHARGER
SAN(NI)95/31
10/11/95
WHEELCHAIRS REMOVAL /REPLACEMENT OF CIRCLIPS
SAN(NI)95/30
18/09/95
BAYREUTH STANDING FRAMES FAILURE OF LOCKS
SAN(NI)95/29
07/09/95
HIP PROTHESES RING TCH METAL BACKED ACETABULAR COMPONENT
SAN(NI)95/28
03/08/95
HIP PROTHESES RING TCH FERMORAL COMPONENTS VARIOUS
SAN(NI)95/27
28/07/95
MEDIC AID LTD THERMAIST NEBULISER HUMIDIFIER SUPPLIERS RECALL
SAN(NI)95/26
28/07/95
GLUCOTIDEBLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS RECALL
SAN(NI)95/25
24/07/95
MRI AND PATIENT MONITORING EQUIPMENT POSSIBLE HAZARD OF BURNS
SAN(NI)95/24
16/06/95
DECONTAMINATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES PRIOR TO INVESTIGATION, INSPECTION, SERVICE OR REPAIR
SAN(NI)95/23
07/07/95
FRAGMENTATION DURING PHACOEMULSIFICATION
SAN(NI)95/22
06/07/95
BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLES RISK OF CROSS INFECTION
SAN(NI)95/21
06/07/95
PASSAT LAUNDRY DRIERS RISK OF FIRE
SAN(NI)95/20
06/07/95
ARJO HYGIENE CHAIRS RISK OF PATIENT ENTRAPMENT
SAN(NI)95/19
16/06/95
YUASA NP24 BATTERIES ON PICKER EXPLORER MOBILE X-RAY MACHINE INSPECTION AND UPGRADE
SAN(NI)95/18
05/06/95
IGE SENIX/SENOGRAPH MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS
SAN(NI)95/17
05/04/95
PICKER INTERNATIONAL LTD MOBILE X-RAY MACHINES USE ONLY RECOMMENDED BATTERIES
SAN(NI)95/16
22/05/95
PICKER 'EXPLORER' MOBILE X-RAY UNITS
SAN(NI)95/15
22/05/95
MARQUETTE RESPONDER DEFRIBRILLATORS UPGRADE
SAN(NI)95/14
22/04/95
VICKERS RESUSCITAIRE POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF HEATER GRID
SAN(NI)95/13
22/05/95
SALFORD SWIVEL WALKERS REGULAR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
SAN(NI)95/12
16/05/95
INSECTAFLASH INSECT KILLER POTENTIAL RISK OF INJURY
SAN(NI)95/11
16/05/95
FOOD TROLLEY POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE
SAN(NI)95/10
27/04/95
HYROPHILLIC COATED GUIDE WIRES SPLICING OF COATING RISK OF EMBOLISM
SAN(NI)95/09
26/04/95
BREATHING SYSTEM HINGED SUPPORT ARM FAILURE ADDENDUM TO SAB(94)46
SAN(NI)95/08
24/04/95
ROWENTA ELECTRIC JUG KETTLE POTENTIAL HEATING AND MALFUNCTION OF SWITCH
SAN(NI)95/07
24/04/95
HEATING SYSTEMS POTENTIAL RISK OF FAILURE
SAN(NI)95/06
11/05/95
DRAYTONCASTLE/BMM WESTON STERILISER POROUS LOAD
SAN(NI)95/05
24/04/95
QUATTRO HF LUMINAIRE POTENTIAL OVERHEATING OF BALLAST
SAN(NI)95/04
07/04/95
PLUGS ON X-RAY EQUIPMENT PROPER USE OF RED PLUGS ON X-RAY EQUIPMENT
SAN(NI)95/03
07/03/95
DEFRIBRILLATORS RISK OF FIRE
SAN(NI)95/02
01/02/95
BECTON DICKINSON SYRINGE PUMPS UPGRADE FACILITY TO HIGH RISK CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS
SAN(NI)95/01
01/01/95
HENLEY MEDICAL OXYGEN CONNECTING TUBES MANUFACTURER'S RECALL
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