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Originator:		MHRA Medical Device Alerts
Issue date:		05-Jul-2018 11:01:24
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 Special Health Authorities
Action category:		Action
Title:		SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet - Recall due to the risk of tourniquet failing in use
Broadcast content:		Manufactured by SAM Medical Products - An error in the manual sewing operations of devices manufactured from March 2017 to April 2018 may cause the seam holding the buckle to the belt to fail. It is our understanding that these devices are not widely used within the NHS, however they may potentially be used by paramedics and some A&E departments. CAS Liaison officers, if this is not relevant then please mark this alert as "Action not required" Primary care providers: We are aware that some primary care providers are first responders, but do not have a definitive list of which, which is why you are receiving this alert.
Additional information:		NHS Regional Offices: Please cascade to primary care
Alert reference:		MDA/2018/022
Action underway deadline:		19-Jul-2018
Action complete deadline:		02-Aug-2018
Attachments:		MDA-2018-022 Final.pdf