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What should a hospital check when receiving palletised medical equipment?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; cargo and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain; destination and site rules may differ

Check the equipment against its specification and delivery records, inspect packaging and the device for damage, and preserve relevant identity, instructions and storage information. MHRA guidance supports device-specific acceptance checks. A sound pallet and delivery signature alone are not acceptance evidence for the medical equipment.

What to check next

• Pass damage or missing instructions to the device-management team.
• Record serial or lot identifiers and any required validation before use.

Sources

• MHRA: Managing Medical Devices, updated January 2021, delivery checks

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