Device safety

Devices supplied without valid UKCA/CE conformity markings or certification: remove from use and place in quarantine (DSI/2026/007)

Issued 10 Aug 2026 · DSI/2026/007

Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK

The MHRA's summary

The MHRA has become aware of a number of medical devices being supplied on the UK market that do not comply with the requirements of the UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 (UK MDR 2002) or with the EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR).

MHRA's audience tags: Dentistry, Emergency medicine, General practice, General surgery, Haematology oncology, Infection prevention, Pathology, Pharmacy, Theatre practitioners

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