Wednesday, January 04, 2012 1:12 PM
FDA Addresses Reusable Medical Devices
After receiving reports of patient exposure to microscopic amounts of blood and tissue left behind on equipment that wasn't properly cleaned, the agency renews focus on reprocessing of devices.
FDA renewed its focus on reusable medical devices after receiving reports that patients were exposed to infection when the instruments weren't properly cleaned. While the federal watchdog agency urged patients not to delay or forgo medical procedures for fear of infection, the risks have roused concerns over multiple-use medical devices. "Transmission of infection was extremely rare, but the potential for becoming infected by an inadequately processed device was there,” according t more...
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