Tag: #mhra

MHRA warns parents to stop using infant rectal 'gas' catheters and dispose of unused devices

MHRA warns parents and clinicians to stop using infant rectal catheters marketed for colic or gas and to dispose of unused devices, citing unknown risks.

#health, #mhra, #infants, #medicaldevices, #colic

MHRA details pilot to cut Phase 1 clinical trial review to 14 days by end of 2026

MHRA outlines a staged pilot to reduce first-assessment times for eligible Phase 1 trials in healthy volunteers to 14 days by end-2026, with tight eligibility and limited slots.

#mhra, #clinicaltrials, #uk, #phase1

UK regulator warns hospitals to check Dräger Atlan anaesthesia workstations after expanded safety action

Britain's MHRA on Aug. 4 told hospitals to check Dräger Atlan anaesthesia workstations after an expanded safety action over a ventilator motor defect.

#medicaldevices, #patient-safety, #drager, #mhra

UK regulator tightens finasteride warnings and adds precaution for dutasteride over psychiatric and sexual side effects

MHRA updates labels warning finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts and lasting sexual dysfunction; adds precaution for dutasteride.

#health, #mhra, #finasteride, #dutasteride