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Gloucestershire NHS Trust Awards £28.3K Getinge Consumables Contract via Direct Award

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a direct award contract for Getinge medical consumables to Getinge Limited under the Procurement Act 2023 below-threshold procedure. The contract is valued at £28,324.91 including VAT (£23,604.09 excluding VAT) for a 1-year term from 22 March 2026 to 21 March 2027. The procurement was justified as part of an initiative to transition expenditure from off-contract to on-contract spend, strengthening procurement governance, financial control and demonstrable value for money.

Five Medical Device Field Safety Notices Published April 13–17

MHRA published five Field Safety Notices (FSNs) covering the period 13–17 April 2026, affecting five distinct medical devices: Biosense Webster's cardiac irreversible electroporation catheter (09 March 2026), Dexcom's G7 iOS CGM App and Dexcom ONE+ iOS CGM App, Getinge's Stericool sterilant agent (April 2026), The Binding Site Group's EXENT Analyser, and Zimmer's Disposable Mixing Bowls. The notices are published by MHRA for information only; recipients are directed to contact the respective manufacturers directly with questions.

Getinge Steam Sterilizer Safety Recall for Pre-September 2019 Devices

ANSM has recorded a safety action (R2609375) initiated by Getinge Sterilization AB regarding steam sterilizers manufactured before September 4, 2019. Healthcare facilities using affected devices have received a manufacturer letter with safety instructions. This recall targets hospital pharmacies, health establishments, and city care structures in France.