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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Patient experience survey (anaesthesia) - guideline
Patient experience survey (anaesthesia) - guideline
Co-prescription of gabapentinoids and opioids
Following the death of a person after minor foot surgery, ANZCA reminds fellows that under certain conditions the interaction of gabapentinoids and opioids can cause severe respiratory depression, resulting in death.
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Recall: Cook Medical Fixed Core & Roadrunner Hydrophilic Wire Guides – compromised sterility
Breached seal in packaging of specific lot numbers of these wire guide devices means sterility is compromised, creating risk of infection in patients. Quarantine all unused devices and return to supplier.
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Recall: DBL Vancomycin 500 mg injection vial, concerns about decreased potency
A recall has been issued for batches J036913AA & J036913BA of DBL Vancomycin (vancomycin hydrochloride) 500 mg powder for injection vials due to out of specification of specificity stability results which do not meet the shelf-life specification for potency or have atypically...
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Glycine toxicity and TURP syndrome
ANZCA has been reminded of recent reports of adverse events related to use of glycine irrigation for TURP surgery
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Class 1 recall notification - Infusion Sets for Alaris™ Pumps (GP, VP, CC, GW/GW800, SE and IVAC™ 59
Manufacturer, Becton Dickinson (BD), has advised of the recall of a number of Dedicated and Non–dedicated infusion sets and accessories.
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Product defect correction: damaged barrels on BD Plastipak 50mL Syringe with Luer-Lok Tip
Damaged barrels may admit air. Check all devices before, during and after use, and report any defective devices discovered.
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Product defect correction: Medfusion syringe pump models 3500 & 4000, eight issues
Several of the eight issues could cause serious injury or death. Remove and quarantine device from use.
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