HRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use

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MHRA has published the attached safety guidance document and it applies across the UK. Within Scotland, the guidance applies to NHS boards and independent healthcare contractors providing publicly funded health and social care services. 

A PDF version of the guidance is attached. You can also view a web version on the MHRA website.

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.

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FAC406-272, 8B(ii), Rev 4

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