Safer Care Victoria Alert: Xylocaine 2% with Epinephrine batch #9949864 (Update)
A batch containing preservative has mistakenly been shipped in place of that without preservative. Xylocaine 2% with Epinephrine with preservative may cause patient harm if administered intrathecally or epidurally.
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AU recall: ITL Australia catheter kit - compromised sterility of specific models/lots
Recall in Australia of specific models and lots of this single-use surgical procedure pack due to possible compromised sterility, increasing the risk of patient bloodstream infection.
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AU defect: Philips IntelliVue Monitors with Nellcor SpO2 Boards, malfunction with age
The SpO2 function on certain model numbers deteriorates with age, leading to a malfunction technical alarm. Keep an alternative SpO2 monitor on hand, and book a service if malfunction occurs.
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Probable allergic reaction to Spongostan
The college has been made aware of an incident involving a probable allergic reaction to Spongostan (a gelatin foam).
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Product Defect Alert: Pressure Plates used in Level 1 Fast Fluid Flow Fluid Warmers
A changed hinge design may cause variable pressure on the IV bag, leading to under-delivery or delay of therapy with possible consequences including hypothermia, hypovolemia, and/or hypotension.
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AU recall: Philips BiPAP A40 – non-conforming materials could cause off-gassing or device failure
Recall in Australia of bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilator devices that may contain a plastic material that could degrade and cause off-gassing or device failure.
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Recall: ISO-GARD filter for breathing circuits (antimicrobial heat-moisture exchanger) may split or
Specified lot numbers of ISO-GARD filters marketed by Teleflex Medical may split or detach during use, potentially resulting in leakage and insufficient air supply. Check for affected stock, quarantine and return.
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Neural connector (NRFit®) changeover
Important information about the introduction of neural devices with connectors compliant with the new international standard ISO 80369-6.
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Mortality Sub-committee
The Mortality Sub-committee was developed as a collaboration between the chairs of established anaesthetic mortality committees in Australia, under the auspices of ANZCA. The group is chaired by Dr Simon Jenkins, and includes the chairs of all established anaesthetic mortality...
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PG68(A) Guideline surgical patient safety SARS-CoV-2
Professional guideline 68(A) provides frequently updated advice on safety concerns for surgery in patients with current or previous SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 infection, or who have recently received or soon plan to receive a SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 vaccination.