Medical device alert: Alaris Smartsite Add-On Bag Access device – removal and destruction of specific batches due to risk of disconnection or leakage

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a medical device alert for specific batches of Alaris Smartsite Add-On Bag Access device Manufactured by BD (formerly Carefusion). A Risk of leakage or disconnection of tubing caused by inadequately sealed connections, may cause delay to infusion, under infusion, or exposure to hazardous infusates.

Further details of the alert, the affected batches, and action to take are available on the MHRA website.