Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The TGA Prescription Medicines Streamlined Submissions Process Newsletter [formerly the Prescription medicine BPR update (BPR update)] reports on progress of the streamlined submission process.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has received reports of haemodialysis catheters becoming dislodged at the Luer lock connection point. In some cases, the dislodgment was not detected, as the catheter and all connections were out of sight.

The Prescription medicine BPR update (BPR update) reports on progress of the streamlined submission process. Each quarter, an update is provided on the PI/CMI project and the AusPAR project.

The TGA's Incident Reporting and Investigation Scheme receives reports about the safety and performance of medical devices as part of its ongoing monitoring of products supplied in Australia. As part of this process the TGA has recently reviewed several reports associated with repaired endoscopes. These reports relate to the quality of the repair and the use of unsuitable parts.