Medical Device Alerts issued in February 2018

Alerts were recently issued about RUSCH rectal/pharyngeal temperature sensors and Aquilon nebulisers.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 8 March 2018

• Therapeutic area: Anaesthesia and intensive care, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease and lipidology, Ear, nose and throat, Paediatrics and neonatology, Pain management and palliation, Respiratory disease and allergy, Urology and nephrology

In this monthly update, we highlight selected Medical Device Alerts that have been issued recently by MHRA. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of medical device alerts. For all Medical Device Alerts from MHRA, see Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices.

Alert were recently issued by MHRA about:

• Recall of specific lots of RUSCH sensor (series 400) silicone and non-sterile rectal/pharyngeal temperature sensors
• Aquilon series of nebulisers – CE mark withdrawn and supply ceased

Article citation: Drug Safety Update volume 11 issue 8; March 2018: 6.

Published 8 March 2018