Tranexamic acid labelling deaths
Tranexamic acid deaths resulting from similar labelling to other anaesthetics
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Corticosteriods in short supply
The TGA has advised of shortage of corticosteriods
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Shortage of DBL GENTAMICIN 10mg/1mL (as sulfate) injection BP ampoule and alternative supply arrange
LINK Healthcare has advised that, due to a shortage of Australian registered DBL GENTAMICIN 10mg/1mL (as sulfate) injection BP ampoule (AUST R 16339), LINK has arranged the supply of an alternative product REFOBACIN (gentamicin) 10mg (10 mg/2mL) ampoules, registered and market...
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Product defect correction: Fluid warming systems may leach aluminium
Smiths Medical, the manufacturer of the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warming System and Level 1 Normoflo Irrigation System, has issued a Product Defect Correction due to potential for aluminium ion leaching into fluids being warmed by these devices, which may reach toxic levels.
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Recall: PROVIVE MCT-LCT 1% propofol 200mg/20mL emulsion for injection vial, impurity detected
Recall of lot number A0E0051 of these vials due to detection of propofol dimer impurity within US Pharmacopeia accepted limits. Remove from use and return for credit.
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Additional links and resources
Access a list of relevant and useful documents and websites to support development of opioid stewardship programs.
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New Zealand recall: Carestation 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems, O2 low-pressure alarm malfunct
The O2 supply low-pressure alarm tone may malfunction on GE Healthcare/Datex-Ohmeda Carestation 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems located in New Zealand.
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TGA warns consumers of Ozempic pill scams
The TGA has released a warning cautioning consumers of the quality of Ozempic pills obtained by scammers or illicit suppliers
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PG68(A) Guideline surgical patient safety SARS-CoV-2
To provide frequently updated advice on safety concerns for surgery in patients with current or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, or who have recently received or soon plan to receive a SARSCoV-2 vaccination
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