10 Mar 2010 MDA-2010-022 (PDF 19 KB) Hoists and standing aids. Models: Cricket-3, Cypress-2, Ergolift, Ergolift 600, Ergostand, Explorer, Explorer 600, Graduate, Junior, Medilifter-IV, Mezzo, Ministand, ML-4, Primo, Sherpa, SSL-2, Standup, Trekker and Xtreme. Manufactured by BHM Medical Inc. Risk of electric shock when the hoist is connected to the mains supply with a single insulated power cable for battery charging.
10 Mar 2010 MDA-2010-021 (PDF 23 KB) Anaesthetic gas scavenging systems (AGSS). All manufacturers. Risk of serious harm to the patient from excessive pressure un anaesthetic breathing systems caused by blockage of AGSS hoses.
9 Mar 2010 MDA-2010-020 (PDF 19 KB) Hansen type coloured connectors on dialysis fluid lines used on Dialysis and Haemodiafiltration machines. All manufacturers. Potential for the red and blue Hansen type dialysis fluid line connectors to be incorrectly configured (interchanged) resulting in a significantly less efficient dialysis.
09 March 2010 MDA/2010/019(PDF 19 KB) All types of Oxford slings and standing harnesses manufactured by Joerns Healthcare Ltd for use with hoists and stand aids. Unclear instructions for use. The MHRA has received various incident reports where occupants have been injured as a result of incorrect use or inadequate inspections of slings before use. (PDF 19 KB)
09 March 2010 MDA/2010/018 (PDF 14 KB) All models of mobile hoists, ceiling hoists and bathing lifts manufactured by Joerns Healthcare Ltd. Lack of maintenance and inspection of these devices could lead to the occupant falling and being seriously injured.
08 March 2010 MDA/2010/017 (PDF 39 KB) Peripheral cannula. Nexiva closed IV catheter system with Q-Syte connector. Manufactured by Becton Dickinson. The manufacturer has received reports of air entering into infusion lines through the BD Q-Syte connector. Risk of air embolus to patients. This problem is an extension of the original action detailed in MDA/2009/075.
