The December 2010 FDA Patient Safety News is now available...

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Title: The December 2010 FDA Patient Safety News is now available...

You can find more information about FDA Patient Safety News, and watch or download the video program on our web site (http://www.fda.gov/psn).  Stories in the December 2010 edition include:

 

Preventing Infections When Monitoring Blood Glucose

Using blood glucose meters on more than one person can increase the risk of infection…

 

Recall of Procrit and Epogen

Certain vials may contain thin flakes of glass…

 

Expanded Recall of Multi-Med Huber Needles/Sets

Potential for the needles to core, which may damage a port and cause leakage…

 

BagEasy Resuscitation Devices Recalled

Disconnection could occur at the retention ring of the patient port manifold…

 

More Patient Burns from Dental Handpieces

FDA recommendations to prevent burns from electric handpieces…

 

Preventing Fires in the Operating Room

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) best practices to reduce the risk of OR fires…

 

Sterility Issues with AVM Clips

How to avoid mix-ups between non-sterile and sterile aneurysm clips…

 

Don’t Use Infant Sleep Positioners

Infant sleep positioners are not necessary, and they can be dangerous…

 

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