| Subject: | FDA Warns of Risks Associated with Cutting Cables On Disposable Battery Operated Lavage Systems |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Tue, 9 Sep 2008 - 06:00 am |
| Audience: Operating room, outpatient and emergency room supervisory staff and physicians, risk managers The FDA has notified healthcare professionals about the potential for sparks, fires, toxic fumes, and explosions when disposable battery operated lavage systems’ (BOLS) cables are cut. BOLS are used in the OR, ER, burn units, and nursing units. The cutting of the battery pack's cable can lead to a short circuit, causing the batteries to discharge rapidly, producing intense heat and... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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