Safety concerns associated with design limitations of Graseby Syringe Drivers (MS16A and MS26)

HSA, in consultation with its Medical Device Advisory Committee, would like to alert healthcare professionals of design limitations of Graseby Syringe Drivers (Models MS16A and MS26) and incidents related to medication delivery of these devices reported globally. The incidents include incorrect amounts of fluids being delivered (either more or less than what had been programmed) and the device stopping during infusion. These incidents occurred without any audible alarms. Healthcare professionals who are still using Graseby Syringe Drivers MS16A and MS26 are advised to use the devices with caution, and repair and maintain them appropriately. Other registered alternative devices should be considered given the design limitations of the affected devices, cessation of their manufacture, and the limited service and repair support provided by Smith Medical till 2019. Please refer to the letter for details.
Healthcare professional, Medical devices
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Dear Healthcare Professional Letters

12 Dec 2019

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Step 1: Scroll down to the bottom navigation panel of the HPP web page. Under the Healthcare Professionals section, expand the dropdown option for ‘Healthcare Professional Portal’ and select your profession. You will be redirected to the specific HPP web page to log in.

Step 2: Click on the Restricted Content icon on the left panel of the web page and log in via SingPass.

Step 3: Click on the MOH Alert icon under the ‘Applications’ section.

Step 4: Click on the Drug Alert tab to view the DHCPLs.