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Follow CDRH on Twitter
FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recently created a new Twitter account that provides information and news on device recalls, safety issues and other topics...
GE Healthcare Aisys and Avance Anesthesia Systems - Recall
Affected devices may have a control board wiring harness defect which may cause the machine to unexpectedly shut down...
Teleflex Medical AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier - Recall
The 22cm connector on the flex tube may not fit securely within the endotracheal tube (ET) connector...
Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps - FDA Ordering Recall
FDA is ordering Baxter to recall and destroy all Colleague infusion pumps, hospitals and other users of these pumps will be receiving further instruction and information from Baxter and the FDA regarding their transition...
10 Safety Tips for Using an Oil Bath
Ten safety tips from Lab Manager magazine on how to safely use an oil bath...
12 Scalding Hot Safety Tips for Using an Autoclave
This article focuses on proper autoclave operating procedures, safety practices, maintenance, and effectiveness testing...
A New Definition of Gestational Diabetes: Will Revised Diagnostic Criteria Help or Hurt?
The International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) recently released recommendations for diagnosing gestational diabetes that they hope will lead to one world-wide standard...
Patient Safety Focus: Patient and Family-Centered Care
In this article, the core values of patient and family-centered care and how they can be implemented in various areas of healthcare, including the lab are discussed...
MedSun Seeks to Work with Physician Practices to Improve Patient Safety
The Medical Product Safety Network (MedSun) is pleased to announce that HeartNet is expanding to include cardiac catheterization labs and independent physician practices...
Time to Listen: A Review of Methods to Solicit Patient Reports of Adverse Events
Higher incident rates were observed when open-ended questions were used and when respondents were asked about personal experiences in hospital and primary care...
Premedication for Non-Emergency Endotracheal Intubation in the Neonate
This clinical report reviews currently available evidence on use of premedication for intubation, identifies knowledge gaps, and provides guidance for decision making about the use of premedication...
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