Recall: BD Connecta Stopcock with extension tube, compromised sterility
Breached seal in packaging of BD Connecta Stopcock with extension tube resulting in loss of sterility of the product
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Karl Storz C-MAC blades
Product defect: Potential for camera and/or LED optical window lens cover to become detached on KARL STORZ C-Mac Video Laryngoscope Blades 8403 series.
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Tranexamic acid labelling deaths
Tranexamic acid deaths resulting from similar labelling to other anaesthetics
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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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ANZCA Global Development Committee Scholarships
The Global Development Committee supports both local and international anesthetists through scholarships to support training and improve global health knowledge and understanding.
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Corticosteriods in short supply
The TGA has advised of shortage of corticosteriods
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Working and teaching overseas
There are some incredible opportunities to work and teach overseas as an anaesthetist or pain specialist, and make a real difference to global health. If you're interested in joining the ever-growing number of fellows developing and contributing to anaesthesia and pain medicin...
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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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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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