Alerts, recalls and safety information

The MHRA has conducted a review into the use of wireless cardiotocography (CTG) systems that use radiofrequency (RF) telemetry channels. Signal crossover, erroneous CTG traces and signal dropouts have been identified as pati… Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’...

Martindale Pharmaceuticals has informed the MHRA of an error with the linear barcode of some batches of Clobazam 5mg/5mL and 10mg/5mL Oral Suspension 150mL. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its k...

Fatal and serious harm continues to occur when patients fall from hoists or slings during transfers and repositioning. A review of recent incidents with a fatal outcome and wider surveillance data shows an average of two dea… Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’...

List of Field Safety Notices from 7 September to 11 September 2026. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across...

List of Field Safety Notices from 31 August to 4 September 2026. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across the...

List of Field Safety Notices from 24 to 28 August 2026. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across the NHS and...

Administration of parenteral nutrition without a filter has been associated with a number of adverse incidents including an embolism which resulted in a fatal outcome. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. O...

Administration of parenteral nutrition without a filter has been associated with a number of adverse incidents including an embolism which resulted in a fatal outcome. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. O...

An MHRA investigation has found increased risks of wear and corrosion associated with multiple cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) modular neck hip stem components, including a potential increased occurrence of revision surgery due to adv… Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’...

Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use...

The NGPod handheld device and NGPod sensor, used to test pH to aid the placement of nasogastric tubes, is being withdrawn from the UK market. The manufacturer has ceased trading in the UK. Users should quarantine all remaini… Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’...

List of Field Safety Notices from 17 to 21 August 2026. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across the NHS and...

Zentiva UK Pharma Limited are recalling one batch of Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (BN 4L01372H) as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of contamination with metal particles. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccine...

Do not use rectal catheters in infants, including for colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation. Stop using these products immediately and dispose of any unused devices. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devi...

List of Field Safety Notices from 10 to 14 August 2026. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across the NHS and...

ResMed has issued a Field Safety Notice regarding Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and associated Printed Circuit Board Assembly spare parts manufactured prior to October 2024. A fault in the device can cause unexpected interr… Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’...

List of Field Safety Notices from 3 to 7 August 2026. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across the NHS and wi...

The MHRA has become aware of a number of medical devices being supplied on the UK market that do not comply with the requirements of the UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 (UK MDR 2002) or with the EU Medical Devices Regulat… Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’...

The MHRA is providing an update on defects previously identified with Belzer solutions for the preservation of donated organs. This DSI replaces advice in DSI/2023/005. Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices....

List of Field Safety Notices from 27 to 31 July 2026 Read the full update from MHRA About MHRA alerts and recalls The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. One of its key responsibilities is to monitor the safety and effectiveness of products in use across the NHS and wid...