A Bronchoscope Recalled in 2018 is Now Being Removed From Use, Worldwide
A manufacturer began removing a bronchoscope model from use, worldwide, in response to some regulatory and safety questions, the manufacturer reported last summer.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Best Practices
Bundles
catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
Central-Line Venous Catheters
Checklists
Data Validation
Healthcare Quality, Safety
Healthcare-Acquired Infections
Infection Prevention
Interventions
Patient Notification
Published Infection Rates
NJ.com: “Hospitals get a mixed report card for preventing dangerous infections”
NJ.com (January 16, 2015) “Hospitals get a mixed report card for preventing dangerous infections.” NOTABLE QUOTES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Eliminating hospital infections is a “top priority.”…
Aseptic Technique
Biological Indicators
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
Critical
Device Classifications
Disease Transmission
Endoscope Reprocessing
Flexible "ENT" Laryngoscopes
Food and Drug Administration
High-Level Disinfection
Hydraulic Fluid
Infection Prevention
Instrument Drying
Intermediate-Level Disinfection
Liquid Chemical Sterilization
Low-Level Disinfection
Noncritical
Ophthalmic Instruments
Patty Murray (U.S. Senator)
Rigid Laryngoscopes
Semicritical Devices
Skin Electrodes (Reusable)
Sterility
Sterilization
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome
Response to the FDA’s Draft Guidance Document on the Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices
February 5, 2015 — This article presents Dr. Muscarella’s response submitted in August 2011 to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in reply to the Agency’s request earlier that same…