List of medical devices that are no longer covered by an exceptional use authorisation
Updated 12 May 2026
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Medical devices that are no longer covered by an exceptional use authorisation will be listed below.
Manufacturer: Embody Orthopaedic Limited
H1 Instruments
Issue date: 8 May 2025
Expiry date: 4 May 2026 - Extension Issued
MHRA reference number: DEU/001/2025/002
Manufacturer: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Pain Management Kits - Combined Spinal Epidural, Epidural, Peripheral Nerve Block and Spinal kits
Issue Date: 14 August 2023
Expiry Date: 20 May 2026 - Extension issued
MHRA reference number: DEU/011/2022/007
Manufacturer: Surgin Inc
Hemorrhage Occluder Pin
Issue date: 19 September 2025
Expiry date: 19 March 2026
MHRA reference number: DEU/007/2023/002
Manufacturer: HeartWare Inc
The Heartware HVAD (model number 1104) System
Issue Date: 26 March 2023
Expiry Date: 20 March 2026 - Derogation expired
MHRA reference number: DEU/012/2022/006