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Anti-choking devices are intended to alleviate choking incidents after Basic Life Support protocols have been attempted and failed. There are numerous counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices being sold in the UK online which do not have a valid UKCA or...
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
Thousands of counterfeit or unbranded copies of LifeVac anti-choking devices are being sold across the UK. The public is reminded to check their product carefully against the images in MHRA guidance to identify whether it is a counterfeit.
Product recall for counterfeit anti-choking devices sold via Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Alibaba, Fruugo, OnBuy, Facebook Marketplace and DesertCart presenting a risk of choking.
The SteriFeed colostrum collection device is intended to be used only to collect and store colostrum. It should not be used as an infant feeding device as the cap, if not removed, can easily get dislodged and become stuck in...
OPSS has issued a Product Safety Alert for baby self-feeding products presenting a risk of serious harm or death. Consumers, local authority trading standards and businesses are asked to take specific action to cease use or remove them from the...
Recommendations for analysis of jelly products to determine if a product falls within the definition of those banned under EU law.
Parents and carers should talk to their healthcare professional about how to feed colostrum (first milk) safely to their baby.
Find out about the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you or your child has them and when to get medical help.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
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