The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have published the following alerts.
Reference: MDA/2015/018
Published: 14:30 on 21 April 2015
A Medical Device Alert regarding all posture or safety belts fitted to supportive seating, wheelchairs, hoists and bathroom equipment has been issued.
This Medical Device Alert has been published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in England and applies throughout NHSScotland and Local Authorities in Scotland.
This notice replaces MDA/2008/037 published on 5 June 2008.
Reference: MDA/2015/019
Published: 12:00 on 28 April 2015
A Medical Device Alert regarding all Birdie mobile hoists (lifters) manufactured by Invacare – change to the design of the carabiner used to hold the spreader bar in place has been issued.
This Medical Device Alert has been published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in England and applies throughout NHSScotland and Local Authorities in Scotland.