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Caution in Use: Distribute to Hospital Pharmacy, Ward and Operating Theatre Level
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Strathclyde Pharmaceuticals Ltd is recalling a single batch of Xarelto 20mg film-coated tablets (Rivaroxaban) because of reports of rogue blister strips of 15 mg tablets within two packs of 20 mg tablets.
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(Focus Pharmaceuticals) Error with the barcodes on selected batches of 8 medicinal products – Class 4 Caution in Use (EL (17)A/08)
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Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd is recalling the below batches as a precaution because out of specification results for dissolution were obtained during routine stability testing.
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Baxter Healthcare Limited are initiating a precautionary, company-led, ward-level recall of two batches of Sodium Chloride Infusion 0.9% w/v 1000 mL bags due to a potential leak with the bags.
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Pharmacy and wholesaler level recall of two batches of Parallel Imported One-Alpha Drops x 10 ml because the dropper included in this pack delivers 0.05 micrograms of alfacalcidol instead of 0.1 micrograms as labelled on the…
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MHRA is updating advice provided in MDA/2012/036, to assist the early detection of soft tissue reactions in patients implanted with metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements (MDA/2017/018)
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Manufactured by Philips Healthcare – two battery related problems: 1) may fail to power on or reboots repetitively, 2) after unplugging from AC mains, may fail to deliver a shock or undertake pacing.
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Manufactured by Physio-Control – risk of unexpected device shutdown due to an intermittent connection between the battery and device contacts.
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All Alaris™ GS, GH, CC, TIVA, PK, Enteral Syringe Pumps, and, Asena™ GS, GH, CC, TIVA, PK, Syringe Pumps – risk of uncontrolled bolus of medicine
Manufactured by CareFusion/BD Medical – identify and replace broken backplate spring in the plunger assembly and note updated preventative maintenance schedule for these pumps
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Manufactured by Global Components Medical Ltd – if propofol leaks from the check valve Luer lock connector patients could become aware during surgery (MDA/2016/021)
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Manufactured by Medtronic – battery voltage may reduce to a point where the device is no longer able to provide patient pacing therapy - MDA/2015/038
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Manufactured by Coloplast A/S – temporary suspension of the CE certificate due to particles found on some implantable devices made by their subcontractor Silimed lndustria de lmplantes Ltda - MDA/2015/036
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Suspension due to particles found on some devices (MDA/2015/034)
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[Archived] (Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics) Birmingham Hipâ„¢ Resurfacing (BHR) system - higher than expected revision rate for certain patient groups (MDA/2015/024)
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(All manufacturers) Delays in acting on field safety notices can compromise patient safety (FSNs). (MDA/2014/037)
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(All types, makes and models) Report cases in women who have breast implants or who have had them removed. (MDA/2014/027)
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(Hospira) Use an alternative pump, where available. (MDA/2013/078)
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(All models and manufacturers) Be aware of the various maximum implant durations for safe retrieval for each IVC filter model. (MDA/2013/028)
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(Hospira) Due to pump faults. (MDA/2013/016)
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(Invacare) Should be appropriately decontaminated between each patient use. (MDA/2012/038)
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(Q-Med AB - a Galderma division) problem with use of Macrolane VRF20 and Macrolane VRF30 for breast augmentation which can make diagnosis of breast cancer more difficult. (MDA/2012/022)
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(Covidien) device may spontaneously energize when clamping during diathermy (electrosurgery) procedures without pushing the activation button, which could lead to unintended energy delivery to tissue. (MDA/2011/026)
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(All) harm of inadequate patient ventilation and oxygenation could have been avoided if an alternative means of ventilation had been used earlier. (MDA/2010/036)
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(All types of bed mattresses) body or other fluids can pass through and contaminate inner core of damaged mattresses or covers and cause cross-infection if used. (MDA/2010/002)
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(Medtronic) Risk of delays in the resumption of drug infusion and in logging of motor stall events after MRI scans. (MDA/2008/087)
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(Medtronic) error in the programmer software (revision NNB_01) which may lead to false warnings of a low battery status. (MDA/2008/065)
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(All manufacturers) inflammatory or granulomatous mass formation at the catheter tip causes a risk of temporary or permanent neurological impairment. (MDA/2008/038)
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(All) risk of pneumococcal meningitis in cochlear implant patients. (MDA/2006/019)
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(St Jude Medical) potential reduction in number of shocks (skipped charge) delivered per therapy episode and inappropriate rate responsive pacing for up to 90 minutes. (MDA/2005/045)
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(Lipomatrix Inc) conclusions of research after device was recalled for risks of break down of filler and update of HN2000(05). (MDA/2004/047)
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(All) malfunction and failure during use. (MDA/2003/037)