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We monitor medical device supply disruptions or shortages across Australia and work closely with State and Territories, healthcare professionals and sponsors to reduce the impact on patients. Disruptions or shortages can be caused by multiple reasons such as natural disasters, manufacturing issues, transportation issues, sudden increases in demand or a product being discontinued.
If you are a sponsor, we encourage you to notify us at the earliest convenience about potential disruptions or shortages. This will assist healthcare facilities to plan and mitigate affects to patient care. You may be asked for information in short timeframes so we can coordinate nationally.
If you’re a healthcare professional, exercising your clinical judgement will assist with deciding treatment options and helping patients find alternatives when needed.
If you’re a patient, you should speak to your healthcare providers about alternative devices when needed.