Medical Device Infections

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
Efforts to Address Medical Device Reprocessing Encompass Design, Human Factors

Following a two-day summit convened by the FDA and AAMI in October 2011, AAMI released a post-event publication in December 2011 that captured the essence of the summit, outlined the priorities, and established a path forward. ...More
August 13, 2012
Posted in Content Library, Disinfection & Sterilization
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Device Changes that Warrant New Premarket Review

The Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance that clarifies when changes or modifications to a previously cleared 510(k) device require a new premarket submission. The 510(k) process is the most common review path to market for lower-risk medical devices. To ...More
July 26, 2011
Posted in News
Health District to Notify Patients About Potential Disease Transmission From Reused Needle Guides

The Southern Nevada Health District is coordinating with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners to identify patients who underwent prostate biopsies conducted by Dr. Michael Kaplan during the period from Dec. 20, 2010 through March 11, 2011. A joint investigation ...More
March 21, 2011
Posted in News
Explanted Re-Sterilized ICDs are Safe, Practical for Patient Use

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) removed for upgrades or infection may be reused safely in other patients, according to research being presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2010, held in Chicago. Researchers sent explanted ...More
November 17, 2010
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization