MHRA alerts on medical devices lacking valid UKCA/CE markings

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (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. These devices lack valid UKCA or CE conformity markings or certification. The MHRA advises that such devices should be removed from use immediately and placed in quarantine pending further action.