| Oxford patient hoist weigh scales, part no. OP97000, supplied by Sunrise Medical or Joerns Healthcare (MDA/2011/006) | 19/01/11 | Medical Device Alert has been issued because the weigh scales on models supplied between July 1997 and April 2003 may detach from the hoist during a lifting operation, resulting in serious injury to the occupant or others. |
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| Smart Chargers for Neptune, Aquila and Splash bath lifts and Solo toilet lifts | 12/10/10 | Smart Chargers for Neptune, Aquila and Splash bath lifts and Solo toilet lifts manufactured by Mountway (MDA/2010/079) |
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| Atlantic bed rails | 12/10/10 | Atlantic bed rails, product code EBA013, manufactured by Park House Healthcare Ltd (MDA/2010/080) |
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| Arjo Minstrel standard type HMA001 and EPC type HMA0011 manufactured by Medibo Medical NV. | 13/04/10 | Inaccurate maintenance instructions and poor inspection of hanger bar attachment. Attachments have failed in use leading to a fall and injury to the person being moved. |
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| Mobile electric patient hoists - various manufacturers. | 18/04/10 | Potential for electric actuators to fail without warning, causing sudden dropping of the hoist
boom, leading to the serious injury of the patient and/or carer. |
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| Hoists and Standaids manufactured by BHM Medical Inc. | 10/03/10 | Risk of electric shock when the hoist is
connected to the mains supply with a single
insulated power cable for battery charging. |
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| All models of mobile hoists, ceiling hoists and bathing lifts manufactured by Joerns Healthcare Ltd. | 09/03/10 | Lack of maintenance and inspection of these devices could lead to the occupant falling and being seriously injured. |
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| All types of Oxford slings and standing harnesses manufactured by Joerns Healthcare Ltd for use with hoists and stand aids. | 09/03/10 | Unclear instructions for use. The MHRA has received various incident reports where occupants have been injured as a result of incorrect use or inadequate inspections of slings before use. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
