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  • 20 May 2008
    MDEA(NI)2008/34
    Masimo Rainbow Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter / Elevated levels of methaemoglobin (MetHb) will lead to inaccurate carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) readings (SpCO) and Elevated levels of either MetHb or COHb will lead to inaccurate oxygen saturation readings (SpO2).

  • 14 May 2008
    MDEA(NI)2008/033
    Robertshaw endobronchial tubes (PVC, disposable) all sizes – manufactured by Phoenix Medical, a P3 Medical Ltd company. There is a risk of plastic debris from the intubating stylet entering the patient’s airway due to a manufacturing defect
  • 30 April 08
    MDEA(NI)2008/32  
    Walking frames for adults and children manufactured by Trulife Limited: The plastic height adjustment clips can fail, causing the user to fall
  • 30 April 08
    MDEA(NI)2008/31   
    Surgical blades manufactured by ConMed Linvatec Hall: Possibility of holes in the packaging which may compromise sterility.
  • 21 April 08
    MDEA(NI)2008/030  
    Beatle and Puma battery powered wheelchairs manufactured by Movingpeople.net or Handicare. Beatle wheelchairs in front wheel drive (FWD) configuration have tipped when travelling on slopes.
  • 21 April 08
    MDEA(NI)2008/029
    Disposable pen torch manufactured by Merlin Medical Limited and distributed by Williams Medical Supplies. Model Number: W2137. Incorrect bulb placement due to a manufacturing fault which can cause the bulb to explode upon illumination or be damaged during normal use.
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