UK Regulator Issues Safety Alerts for Ventilators and Anesthesia Workstations

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Published: 2026-08-25
Category: health
Source: GOV.UK (MHRA)
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The UK's MHRA has issued safety alerts for August 2026, including a National Patient Safety Alert for ResMed Astral 100 and 150 Ventilators due to potential therapy interruption. Another alert concerns Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations, citing a risk of ventilator failure. These alerts aim to prevent serious patient harm from medical device malfunctions.

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