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Published on 30 June 2022
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- SIM2201(U), Provision and use of health technology: human factors training, issued 29 June 2022
- SIM2207, Product Safety Report for a Wall Lamp (Batch LB002): risk of electric shock, issued 08 June 2022
- SIM2206, Drive DeVilbiss Hybrid Power Mattress - over inflation of cell, issued 28 Apr 2022
- SIM2205, HSE Safety Bulletin EPD1-2022: Ear loop respirators/masks do not provide protection as tight fitting RPE, issued 26 Apr 2022
- SIM2204, National Procurement Incident Management Team (IMT) Supplementary Risk Assessment to NatPSA/2022/002/MHRA: Philips Health Systems V60, V60 Plus and V680 ventilators – potential unexpected shutdown leading to complete loss of ventilation, issued 1st April 2022
- SIM2203, Survey of Local Authorities: driver training in occupied wheelchair transportation in taxis and private hire cars, issued 10 Mar 2022
- SIM2202, The Institution of Engineering (IET) and BSI to publish Amendment 2 (2022) to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations) on 28 March 2022, issued 10 Mar 2022
- SIM2113, Information about Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) for people with breast implants (update), issued 15 Dec 2021
- SIM2112, Information about Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) for people with breast implants, issued 3 Nov 2021
- SIM2111, Obisk Bluetree Type IIR Face Mask: MKTIIR0214 (tie back) and MKTIIR0199 (ear looped) - Quarantine, issued 26 Oct 2021
- SIM2110, HSE Safety Notice on lubrication of circuit breakers: risk of catastrophic failure / fire, issued 1 Oct 2021
- SIM2109, NatPSA/2021/009/NHSPS - Infection risk when using FFP3 respirators with valves or Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) during surgical and invasive procedures, issued 10 Sept 2021
- SIM2108, COVID-19 Social Distancing Diagrams & Information, issued 12th July 2021
- SIM2107, Personal protective equipment and heat: risk of heat stress issued 11 June 2021
- SIM2106, IRIC is changing the name of its information messages and simplifying the format of its safety alert references issued 10 May 2021
- IM/2021/005, IRIC is introducing a new safety alert format called MHRA Device Safety Information, 7 April 2021
- IM/2021/004, Information for healthcare professionals on how pulse oximeters are regulated, home use and issues to look out for when using the devices., issued on 31 Mar 21
- IM/2021/003, TIRANA T.Injecta Medoject sterile hypodermic and blunt fill needles, issued on 29 March 2021
- IM/2020/019, Flosteril FLO-MED-8130 non-sterile gowns do not meet minimum standards for fluid resistance, issued on 19 Aug 20
- IM/2020/001, BD Neoflon™ Cannula (Straight IV Cannula for paediatric/neonatal use), issued on 17 Jan 20
- IM/2020/002, MHRA Publication of Breast Implant Illness (BII) webpage, issued on 27 Jan 20
- IM/2020/003, Utilities Priority Service Registers (PSR) for critical equipment in the community, issued on 26 Feb 20
- IM/2020/004,IRIC Conference and HIE Workshop postponed, issued on 16 Mar 20
- IM/2020/005, COVID 19 Oxygen supply alert (NHSI - England only), issued on 02 Apr 20
- IM/2020/006, COVID-19 POSTER - Protect 50ml Luer Lock (LL) syringes for Critical Care use, issued on 14 Apr 20
- IM/2020/007, Highlighting the new IRIC COVID-19 Safety warnings and communications webpage, issued on 23 Apr 20
- IM/2020/008, Alcohol based hand rubs - risk of fire,, issued on 30 Apr 20
- IM/2020/009, Hotpoint and Indesit Washing Machines: product recall update, issued on 07 May 20
- IM/2020/010, Tiger Medical protective goggles and frames, issued on 15 May 20
- IM/2020/011, Adverse incidents involving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), issued on 05 Jun 20
- IM/2020/012, Informed Choices: Testing Guidance for Products in Mental Health Facilities, issued on 10 Jun 20
- IM/2020/013, PPE: use of face masks designated KN95 (all makes and models), issued on 12 Jun 20
- IM/2020/014, Safe disposal of Allbatteries alkaline 9v batteries - supporting National Procurement recall Ref PR303, issued on 18 Jun 20
- IM/2020/015, Fire risks for smokers using air mattresses at home, issued on 06 Jul 20
- IM/2020/016, Randox test kits, issued on 28 Jul 20
- IM/2020/017, Skin creams dried on fabric can lead to fire deaths, issued on 31 Jul 20
- IM/2020/018, NSS email migration from NHSmail2 to Office365, issued on 18 Aug 20
- IM/2020/019, Flosteril FLO-MED-8130 non-sterile gowns do not meet minimum standards for fluid resistance, issued on 19 Aug 20
- IM/2020/020, Thorough examination and testing of equipment during the coronavirus outbreak, issued on 28 Aug 20
- IM/2020/021, Changes to IRIC Safety Alerts, issued on 10 Sep 20
- IM/2020/022, Regulation of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices, issued on 15 Sep 20
- IM/2020/023, Changes to IRIC Safety Alerts, issued on 15 Sep 20
- IM/2020/024, NHS Scotland Health & Care COVID-19 remobilisation – Built Environment including physical distancing support diagrams, issued 18 Sep 2020
- IM/2020/025, HSE Health and Safety Bulletin CEMHD1-2020, 10 Sept 2020, Failure to detect dangerous gas/vapour due to incorrect specification of sample tube, issued on 18 Sep 20
- IM/2020/026, Philips Respironics V60 ventilator – actions to be taken to avoid potential unexpected shutdown leading to complete loss of ventilation, issued on 25 Sep 20
- IM/2020/027, Schrader outlet of integral valve oxygen cylinders: problem disengaging the probe and hose of respiratory support devices, issued on 16 Oct 20
- IM/2020/028, Changes to IRIC Safety Alerts, issued on 19 Oct 20
- IM/2020/029, NHSScotland Master Indemnity Agreement, issued on 14 Dec 20