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Welch Allyn Sigmoidoscope and Anoscope Alert
The MHRA has issued a Medical Device Alert for Signoidoscope and Anoscope systems and accessories manufactured by Welch Allyn Limited.
A problem has been highlighted concerning the Potential cross-contamination from inadequate decontamination of reusable insufflation bulb and light head accessories.
The action that has recommended by the MHRA
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Ensure that the new reprocessing instructions and manufacturer’s Field Safety Notice, are circulated to the
relevant personnel within your organisation. -
Ensure that these devices are reprocessed in accordance with the new reprocessing instructions.
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Ensure that a single-use insufflation bulb filter is used, as recommended by the manufacturer.
Contact Information
Manufacturer
Jennifer Judge
Welch Allyn Limited
Navan, Co.Meath
Republic of Ireland.
Tel: 00353 46 90 67732
Fax: 00353 46 90 67756
Email:
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For more information please see Medical Device Alert: Sigmoidoscope and anoscope systems and accessories manufactured by Welch Allyn Limited
