Action

The manufacturer is due to release updated instructions for use to include recommendations for handling the Luer lock connectors in the anaesthesia set.

Whilst waiting for this advice, please ensure that you:

identify whether you have stocks of any of the product codes listed below

use alternative devices if possible.

If no alternatives are available:

contact the manufacturer to obtain advice on tightening the Luer connector in the anaesthesia set

be vigilant over possible leakages, particularly after more than one use e.g. after multiple syringe changes.

Action by

All medical and nursing staff.

Deadlines for actions

Actions underway: 10 November 2016

Actions complete: 24 November 2016

Device details

Product code Description GCM-1003 10 METRE TIVA MRI SET GCM-223 3 WAY TIVA SET 2.2 METRE GCM-223B 3 WAY MULTIPLE INFUSION TIVA SET 2.2 METRE BASIC GCM-253 3 WAY TIVA SET 2.5 METRE GCM-253B 3 WAY MULTIPLE INFUSION TIVA SET 2.5 METRE BASIC GCM-303B 3 WAY MULTIPLE INFUSION TIVA SET 3.0 METRE BASIC GCM-304 4 WAY TIVA SET 4.0 METRE GCM-SPCA SEDATION PCA SET 2.2 METRE

Global Components Medical Ltd

Tel: 01276 679394



regulatory@global-medical.co.uk

Distribution

If you are responsible for cascading these alerts in your organisation, these are our suggested distribution lists.

Trusts (NHS boards in Scotland)

CAS and SABS (NI) liaison officers for onward distribution to all relevant staff including:

All departments

All wards

Anaesthesia, directors of

Anaesthetic medical staff

Anaesthetic nursing staff

Anaesthetists

Clinical governance leads

Coronary care nurses

Day surgery units

Equipment stores

General surgeons

General surgery

Infection prevention and control directors

IV nurse specialists

Medical directors

Nursing executive directors

Paramedics

Resuscitation officers and trainers

Risk managers

Theatres

Independent distribution

Establishments registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) (England only)

Care homes providing nursing care (adults)

Hospices

Hospitals in the independent sector

Independent treatment centres

Please note: CQC and OFSTED do not distribute these alerts. Independent healthcare providers and social care providers can sign up to receive MDAs directly from the Department of Health’s Central Alerting System (CAS) by sending an email to: safetyalerts@dh.gsi.gov.uk and requesting this facility.

Enquiries

England

Send enquiries about this notice to MHRA, quoting reference number MDA/2016/021 or 2015/010/008/601/005.

Technical aspects

Roopa Prabhakar or Helen Stidwill, MHRA

Tel: 020 3080 7293 / 7047 Email: roopa.prabhakar@mhra.gsi.gov.uk or helen.stidwill@mhra.gsi.gov.uk

Clinical aspects

Dr Camilla Fleetcroft, MHRA

Tel: 020 3080 6097 Email: camilla.fleetcroft@mhra.gsi.gov.uk

Reporting adverse incidents in England

Through Yellow Card

Northern Ireland

Alerts in Northern Ireland are distributed via the NI SABS system. Enquiries and adverse incident reports in Northern Ireland should be addressed to:

Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre

CMO Group,

Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

Tel: 028 9052 3868



Email: niaic@health-ni.gov.uk https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/niaic

Reporting adverse incidents in Northern Ireland Please report directly to NIAIC using the forms on our website.

Scotland

Enquiries and adverse incident reports in Scotland should be addressed to:

Incident Reporting and Investigation Centre

Health Facilities Scotland

NHS National Services Scotland

Tel: 0131 275 7575

Fax: 0131 314 0722



nss.iric@nhs.net

Reporting adverse incidents in Scotland

NHS Boards and Local Authorities in Scotland – report to Health Facilities Scotland.

Contractors such as private hospitals carrying out NHS work and private care homes that accept social work funded clients – report to Health Facilities Scotland. Private facilities providing care to private clients report to the Care Inspectorate and MHRA.

Wales

Enquiries in Wales should be addressed to:

Healthcare Quality Division

Welsh Government

Tel: 02920 823 624 / 02920 825 510



Haz-Aic@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Reporting adverse incidents in Wales

Report to MHRA through Yellow Card and follow specific advice for reporting in Wales in MDA/2004/054 (Wales).

Download document

MDA-2016-021 Total intravenous anaesthesia sets (TIVA) – risk of leakage during use