MHRA and Manufacturers Safety Notices

Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency


Arjo Passive Clip sling and Arjo Passive Clip Flite slings manufactured by Medibo.	18/02/10	Incorrect attachment of the sling clips to the spreader bar. This can lead to the person in the sling falling out and injuring themselves or others.

C-Max U/2 stair climbers manufactured by Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH (AAT)	01/02/10	There is a risk of injury to the attendant's hand, by the climbing mechanism, if the stair climber is activated when two people are moving it.

Action 3 and Action 4 manual wheelchairs manufactured by Invacare.	11/01/10	Users who are unaware of these revised instructions are at risk of injury. In particular, from a fall due to instability or from positional asphyxiation due to poor lap belt position, fitting or adjustment.

All types of bed mattresses	05/01/10	If mattress covers are damaged, body or other fluids can pass through and contaminate the inner core.