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Preventable alarm issues; Review into cochlear implants; NHS cylinder alert; recent safety alerts

s23 instruments supporting the new COR process have been updated.

s23 instruments supporting the new COR process have been updated.

Inappropriate use of scalpel removers; ransomware named as 2018's 'top hazard'; joint registry data; recent safety alerts

Arrangement under subsection 7C(1) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 for use of computer programs to make decisions under paragraph 61(2)(a)(iii) of the Act to release information from the Adverse Event Management System to the World Health Organization.

Arrangement under section 7C of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 for use of computer programs to make decisions.

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, aripiprazole and vemurafenib

In this issue: strategies for vena cava filter removal; ECRI lists infusion errors as top hazard; recent safety alerts

Approved manner for making an application under section 23 of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 in relation to the listing of export only medicine under section 26.

Repeals 48 former notices made between 2005 and 2015 that are no longer required

Arrangement under section 7C(1) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1889 for the use of computer program to make decisions in relation to the listing of medicines under section 26A and listing of kits for supply in Australia under section 26.

Approved manner for making applications under section 23(1)(a) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1889 in relation to the listing of medicines under section 26A and listing of kits for supply in Australia under section 26.

In this issue: endoscope reprocessing; device cybersecurity a key issue; safely retaining devices; sponsor workshops; recent safety alerts

Make a request under section 9D of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

Check 'synch' before cardioversion; Recognising medical device incidents; Grounding pad selection vital during electrosurgical and ablation procedures; Practice points - HIV point-of-care testing; Recent safety alerts

In this issue: Action after registry data analysis; Environmental extremes; Button battery dangers; Infant sleep positioners reviewed

Safety though adverse event reporting; Recommendations for avoiding or dealing with surgical implant tool breakages; IRIS inSite pilot off to promising start; Clinical alarm issues still pose top hazard; Recent safety alerts

Garcinia gummi-gutta, also commonly known as Garcinia cambogia, can be used as an ingredient in lower-risk (listed) medicines.

Medical Devices Safety Update, Volume 2, Number 3, May 2014

Approval of the Therapeutic Goods

Approval of the manner of making requests under subsection 9D(3) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 to vary the entry in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods of registered therapeutic goods

Medical Devices Safety Update, Volume 2, Number 1, January 2014

Medicines Safety Update, Volume 4, Number 4, August 2013

Mifepristone and misoprostol can be prescribed in Australia by registered medical practitioners.

Hospital supply departments, health professionals, carers and users should check that male urinal bottles are free of sharp edges, both inside and outside the bottle. Any cracks, chips or sharp edges may injure users.