| Subject: | FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Fri, 9 Sep 2005 - 10:00 am |
| In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and in preparation for other disaster situations, the FDA is offering tips to help people who use medical devices.
The FDA suggests that healthcare providers be aware of and/or inform their patients of the following information for both medical devices used in the home setting as well as in the hospital setting.
Medical Devices Exposed to Unusual Levels of Heat and Humidity:
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