Device-Related Infections

Commonly Used Catheters Double Risk of Blood Clots in ICU and Cancer Patients

Touted for safety, ease and patient convenience, peripherally inserted central catheters have become many clinicians’ go-to for IV delivery of antibiotics, nutrition, chemotherapy, and other medications. But compared to other central venous catheters (CVCs), these ...More
Yesterday
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
Device-Related Infections: A Tale of Two Hospitals Setting Example for HAI Reduction, Prevention

We share the success stories of two hospitals that are driving down device-related infection rates and upholding high levels of patient safety within their institutions. ...More
April 8, 2013
Posted in Articles, Policies and Practice
ECRI Institute PSO Helps Identify and Mitigate Risks Associated with Medical Device Technology

Each year, ECRI Institute releases its list of the top 10 health technology hazards—risks that it believes are worthy of healthcare professionals' attention throughout the year, based on examination of the evidence. This year, the list includes alarm safety, surgical fires, ...More
February 12, 2013
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
A Call to Prevent Unsafe High-Risk Medical Devices from Reaching the Marketplace

Technological advancements in medicine have allowed patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions such as hip and knee pain to regain mobility and live relatively pain-free. But some high-risk surgical devices that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration ...More
January 23, 2013
Posted in News
AAMI Offers Webinar on Reducing Risk When Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) will offer a webinar, "Are You Taking Shortcuts When Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices?" on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. The event will offer 1.5 contact hours from CBSPD and ...More
January 8, 2013
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Christmas Tree Needles Could Play Role in Preventing Microbial Growth on Medical Devices

Research published in the International Journal of Biomedical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology suggests that the needles of the plant Pseudotsuga menziesii, commonly known as the Douglas fir, could be used to sterilize nano devices destined for medical applications. Chemist ...More
January 2, 2013
Posted in News
FDA Proposes Accelerated Timeline for UDI Rule

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is reporting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an amendment that seeks to move up the deadlines for establishing a unique device identification (UDI) system for certain medical ...More
November 27, 2012
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
AAMI Announces Launch of Quality Systems for Device Reprocessing Working Group

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is seeking volunteers to help with the creation of a new standard: AAMI ST90: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices -- Quality management systems for reprocessing for healthcare delivery organizations. ...More
November 20, 2012
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Nelson Laboratories Compliant With New FDA Medical Device Registration Requirement

Nelson Laboratories announces compliance with the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) regarding updated requirements for the registration and listing of medical devices for contract sterilizers of non-exempt devices who do not commercially distribute product. "Nelson ...More
November 20, 2012
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
ECRI Identifies Unintended Consequences of FDA's Proposed UDI Rule

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s final rule on Unique Device Identification (UDI) is scheduled for release in May 2013. ECRI Institute, an independent nonprofit that researches the best approaches to improving patient care, announces its submission of official ...More
November 13, 2012
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization