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The MHRA has become increasingly aware of infrared thermometers being sold in the UK that do not comply with the regulations.
Overview and advice for the NHS on how they can help to provide an accurate interpretation of their NHS Safety Thermometer data
This consultation welcomes views on proposals to revoke ‘The Clinical Thermometers (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1993’ by November 2014.
Output from the NHS Safety Thermometer tool.
The public and healthcare professionals are being warned to take care when purchasing infrared thermometers online and to familiarise themselves with warning signs for poor quality products.
Output from the NHS Safety Thermometer tool. England data.
Patient Harms and Harm Free Care.
Users of Safe and Sound Infrared Ear Thermometers are being urged by the MHRA to check their product code and lot number due to a voluntary product recall of specific lots initiated by the company due to a fault.
Patient Harms and Harm Free Care
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