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Dear colleague
| Outlook tags | IRICSW$i0 (safety alert – general), IRICSW$i9 (device safety information) |
| Reference: | DSI/2026/009 |
| Subject: | NGPod pH testing device: quarantine and dispose of all devices |
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published the attached Device Safety Information in partnership with devolved administrations and it therefore applies across the UK. Within Scotland, it is distributed by Public Services Delivery Scotland and it applies to NHS boards, local authorities, and any contractors providing publicly funded health and social care services.
A PDF version of the alert is attached. You can also view a web version on the MHRA website at: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts.
Onward distribution
As the nominated person for your organisation, you are responsible for ensuring that this information is forwarded to the managers and staff who need to be aware of it or take action in response to it.
Enquiries
Enquiries relating to specific equipment or products referenced in the alert should be directed to the manufacturer or supplier (please refer to the attached alert for relevant contact details and instructions).
If you have a query about IRIC safety alerts generally, please contact nss.iric@nhs.scot, quoting the alert reference number.
If you received this message via a colleague within your own organisation, please direct enquiries to them in the first instance. They can then liaise with IRIC as required, helping to maintain local communication and governance arrangements.
Kind regards
Incident Reporting & Investigation Centre (IRIC)
Public Services Delivery Scotland
Gyle Square | 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh | EH12 9EB
m: 0131 275 7575
FAC406-316, 4d, Rev 1
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