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The interactive guide will help new and experienced manufacturers navigate their obligations under new EU regulations on medical devices.
Alerts were issued about T34 ambulatory syringe pumps, Gripper needles, and 1-day Acuvue Moist for astigmatism contact lenses.
(All manufacturers) some pre-filled glass syringes are incompatible with some needle-free connectors; and when adaptor stays attached after use there is a possible risk of infection and or air embolus to patients. (MDA/2011/068)
Cambridge firm scales up to produce billions of an ultra-thin equivalent of the silicon chip, smart labelling for 'the internet of things'.
Alerts were issued about ConvaTec Suction catheters, gastro-enteral tubes, intermittent urology catheters and sterile urine drainage bags, CME T34 ambulatory syringe pumps, and HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators.
A list of all medical device alerts that were archived in May 2015.
(All manufacturers) Ensure detergent and disinfectant wipes are compatible with the device. (MDA/2013/019)
Two companies that failed to supply over £3 million of popular toys and gadgets in time for Christmas have been wound-up in Court.
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is a step closer to launch as a UK built device is delivered to Thales Alenia Space in France.
List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 15 to 19 July 2019
An alert was issued recently about Accu-Chek Aviva, Accu-Chek Performa, and Accu-Chek Inform II test strips – risk of strip error messages and false high and low blood glucose results. An alert was also issued recently about Infinity Acute Care...
Manufactured by NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics – supply of all MAGEC rods suspended to the UK market during a review by MHRA.
(All products) Could fail during use with a risk of injury to patient and user. (MDA/2014/004)
The Environment Agency has revealed unusual kit used to tackle flooding including a remote-controlled robot called Mr Nosey.
List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 2 to 6 February 2015.
Case study from the University of Strathclyde who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.
A new shot detection system called Boomerang III has been introduced in patrol bases and checkpoints on the front line of Helmand province to alert troops immediately to the source of incoming fire.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Police forces closer to having equipment to test motorists suspected of drug driving, Home Office Minister James Brokenshire announced.
A new biological device that can sample and detect a range of hazardous substances and explosives at the same time has been created by a Ministry of Defence scientist.
(All) malfunction and failure during use. (MDA/2003/037)
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