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• Health devices · Nov 2010

  Top 10 technology hazards for 2011. A guide for prioritizing your patient safety initiatives.

  Most adverse incidents involving health technology are preventable. But they need to be clearly understood and thoughtfully acted upon. Here are 10 sources of potential danger that warrant particular attention in 2011, along with recommendations for protecting patients and staff.

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• Health devices · Nov 2010

  Gambro Prismaflex continuous renal replacement therapy system's touchscreen may not respond to user commands.

  The touchscreen interface used in the Gambro Prismaflex continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) system may occasionally become unresponsive. Gambro has developed software that addresses the problem; the software has not yet been released in the United States. Until that software is available, facilities should develop an action plan for users to follow if the problem occurs.

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