Medical Device Alerts issued in June 2017

Alerts were recently issued about high concentration oxygen masks, metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements, and BVM (Bag-Valve-Mask) manual resuscitation systems.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 20 July 2017

• Therapeutic area: Anaesthesia and intensive care

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.

Medical Device Alerts were recently issued by MHRA about:

• Unomedical high concentration oxygen masks (specific lots): risk of hypoxia as the tubing can disconnect from the oxygen mask
• All metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements: updated advice for follow-up of patients
• BVM (Bag-Valve-Mask) manual resuscitation systems, manufactured by Intersurgical: risk of delay to emergency treatment

Article citation: Drug Safety Update volume 10 issue 12, July 2017: 5.

Published 20 July 2017