NAMDET has expanded to Facebook.
To access just go to Facebook and type in NAMDET, there are many photographs uploaded already.
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This month’s MDSO webex in the UK will include the NAMDET T34 battery performance survey, where we’ve received responses from over 60 NHS Trusts and organisations across the UK. Heres the current agenda: (may change) What’s new – MHRA,NHSI/E and NAMDET Emollients and fire risk – Fire Brigade and MHRA MHRA guidance on thermal scanners …
NAMDET members are discussing the age old ‘targets for training compliance’ and the figures of 70%, 80% etc. have been used in the past as a minimum number before release of devices into clinical use. NAMDET is now looking to see if we can get a consensus and national agreement (with supportive and empirical evidence) …
NAMDET’s survey results on battery performance in T34 syringe drivers across the UK are in. The collated results have been shared (as previously agreed) via the NHS: MDSO forum page and all Medical Device Safety Officers, and those registered, can access using their login details. Over 60 NHS establishments reported their issues around 9 volt …
The report of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review has been published and identifies a number of key recommendations around medicines and ‘medical devices’ for all to consider. NAMDET is reviewing this document to see how best we can help support the findings and any of its recommendations. The report is available to …
The MHRA has issued up to date warnings around using thermal cameras and other such temperature screening devices in the use of Covid-19 screening. Don’t rely on temperature screening products for detection of coronavirus (COVID-19), says MHRA. There is little scientific evidence to support temperature screening as a reliable method for detection of COVID-19 or …
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NAMDET are pleased to offer opportunities to industry to share stories, research, new product development, product launches and articles of interest in the MDET journal. The media rate card offers a unique opportunity to reach out to over 1,100 members across the UK, Ireland , Europe (and USA) too. Download a copy of the media …
NAMDET has put together a short survey & questionnaire to gauge the issues people may be having with failing 9 volt alkaline batteries used in T34 syringe drivers. Link to the survey. This ‘3 minute’ survey will help us gather information, gauge the situation and help feedback to the battery suppliers, MHRA, NHSI and help …
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Here’s a copy of the June 2020 NAMDET NEWS. From time to time we may need to update you on new issues, articles of interest and use a simple e-newsletter format to share. Please feel free to share this edition that includes an update on conference 2020, reports from regions, advance notification about the MDSO …
NAMDET colleagues have asked about calibration, accuracy and performance issues around temperature measuring devices, use of pulse oximeter devices, blood pressure machines and their cuffs and additional risks in care areas (such as mental health and learning disabilities) so we’ve added these as new ‘forum’ subjects in the COVID QUERIES forum section. Please feel free …
NAMDET are pleased to announce that all back copies and the latest e-version of our Medical Device Education & Training journal (MDET) are now freely available for review and download via the NAMDET website. Follow the front screen button from the main webpage and see each volume and edition. If you have any stories to …