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Originator: MHRA Medical Device Alerts

Issue date: 31-Oct-2019 11:59:56

This alert has been issued to:
  • Care Trusts
  • Mental Health Trusts
  • Specialists Trusts
  • NHS Regional Offices
  • Learning Disabilities Trusts
  • Mental Health & Social Care Trusts
  • Ambulance Trusts
  • Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Trusts
  • Acute Trusts
  • Community Trusts

  • Other contacts
  • Independent Healthcare Providers (registered with CAS)
  • Clinical Commissioning Groups
  • Ofsted recipients
  • Social Care Providers (registered with CAS)
  • Special Health Authorities
  • GP - Locum
  • GP Practices

Action category: Action

Title: Professional use defibrillator/monitor: Efficia DFM100 (Model number 866199) – risk of failure to switch on or unexpected restart

Broadcast content: Manufactured by Philips – due to a software or hardware issue the device may fail to start or deliver defibrillation therapy

Additional information: NHS England Regional offices: please cascade this alert to dental practices as these devices may be found at such locations.


Alert reference: MDA/2019/039

Action underway deadline: 14-Nov-2019

Action complete deadline: 28-Nov-2019

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