Warning Over Telefunken Defibrillators

A safety alert from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been issued over Telefunken HR1 & FA1 Defibrillators.

The MHRA has advised that Telefunken automatic external defibrillators, pads and batteries are no longer certified for use in the UK.

If you have one in your workplace, you’re being advised to act immediately on the instructions provided by the MHRA here: www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAttachment.aspx?Attachment_id=103252

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