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IRIC co-ordinates the investigation of Adverse Incidents on behalf of the Scottish Government Health Directorates (SGHD.) Working mainly with NHSScotland and with Scottish Local Authorities, we pursue investigations involving medical devices and estates equipment until a satisfactory outcome is achieved. Where necessary, we issue safety warnings including Hazard Notices and Safety Action Notices.
IRIC maintains close links with the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the Scottish Government Health Directorates. We also provide an investigation service to the police and Procurators Fiscal in cases where medical equipment was involved in a fatal accident. Where estates matters are involved, IRIC manages the investigation on behalf of Health Facilities Scotland (HFS) and maintains contact with the Estates and Facilities Directorate (Engineering, technology and environment) at the Department of Health.