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Originator: MHRA Medical Device Alerts

Issue date: 02-Jul-2019 14:00:18

This alert has been issued to:
  • Care Trusts
  • Mental Health Trusts
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  • Other contacts
  • Independent Healthcare Providers (registered with CAS)
  • Clinical Commissioning Groups
  • Special Health Authorities

Action category: Action

Title: IntelliVue MX40 patient-worn monitors – increased power consumption and no visual or audible alarms when batteries are low

Broadcast content: Manufactured by Philips – devices may lose power earlier than expected and users may not realise the loss of monitoring due to no alarm, which could contribute to a delay in emergency treatment.

Additional information: NHS England Regional offices:
Do not cascade to primary care


Alert reference: MDA/2019/025

Action underway deadline: 23-Jul-2019

Action complete deadline: 13-Aug-2019

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