Safety Alerts

Safety Alerts sent via PSU

DATE	TYPE	DETAIL
17 Jun 08	Drug Alert	Recall Diazepam 5mg
16 Jun 08	Medical Device Alert	External defibrillators
10 Jun 08	Drug Alert	Recall Scheriproct Ointment
15 May 08	Safety Alert Broadcast System	Risks of chest drain insertion Supporting information
7 May 08	Dept Health campaign info	Know your limits campaign
12 May 08 24 Apr 08	Final guidance Drug Alert	Clexane - final Clexane - initial alert
24 Apr 08	Medical Device Alert	Disposable pen torch
18 Mar 08	Medical Device Alert	Oral hygiene swabs
17 Mar 08	Public Health Link	Influenza season 07/08 - update on use of antivirals
29 Feb 08	Public Health Link	Confirmed rabies case in dog in France
12 Feb 08	Medical Device Alert	Blood glucose meters and test strips
12 Feb 08	Medical Device Alert	Stretchers and Trolleys manufactured by Stryker Medical
22 Jan 08	Drug Alert	Recall Simvastatin Tablets 10mg
22 Jan 08	Safety Alert Broadcast System	Risks of incorrect dosing of oral anti-cancer medicines Supporting information
15 Jan 08	Medical Device Alert	Birthing beds
9 Jan 08	Public Health Link	Influenza season 07/08 - use of antivirals
January 2008	Local information	PSU Information about Safety Alerts This word document explains how the safety alert broadcast system works for cascading information to practices.