Medical Device Alerts issued in December 2017

Alerts were recently issued about BD Alaris/Asena syringe pumps and Maxter Catheters nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 9 January 2018

• Therapeutic area: Anaesthesia and intensive care, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease and lipidology, Haematology, Obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility, Paediatrics and neonatology, Urology and nephrology

In this monthly update, we highlight selected Medical Device Alerts that have been issued recently by MHRA. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of medical device alerts. For all Medical Device Alerts from MHRA, see Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices.

Alert were recently issued by MHRA about:

• Syringe pumps – required user actions in the event of PL3 alarm to prevent risk of interrupted infusion

• Nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes – recall due to risk of neonatal or paediatric patient choking on ENFIT connector cap

Article citation: Drug Safety Update volume 11 issue 6; January 2018: 7.

Published 9 January 2018