Recall in Australia of bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilator devices that may contain a plastic material that could degrade and cause off-gassing or device failure.

Specified lot numbers of ISO-GARD filters marketed by Teleflex Medical may split or detach during use, potentially resulting in leakage and insufficient air supply. Check for affected stock, quarantine and return.

Important information about the introduction of neural devices with connectors compliant with the new international standard ISO 80369-6.

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...

Manufacturer, Becton Dickinson (BD), has advised of the recall of a number of Dedicated and Non–dedicated infusion sets and accessories.

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.

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.

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...

Jannsen-Cilag CADD Infusion Systems Disposables as part of Veletri Consumables Kit may underdeliver infusion doses or fail to detect attachment of the cassettes.

ANZCA is currently developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the college meets its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Aotearoa/New Zealand’s founding document.