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02/05/2016 at 5:07 pm #73055Glenys HarringtonParticipant
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Glenys HarringtonEmail:
infexion@ozemail.com.auOrganisation:
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)State:
Dear All,
For list server members following the above issue find attached new
information for Victorian infection control teams from the Victorian
Department of Health and Human Services and general information for all
states from the TGA.Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
. Stakeholder information session – Mycobacterial infections
associated with heater cooler units used in cardiac surgery – attached. Further information – Mycobacterial infections associated with
heater cooler units used in cardiac surgery – attachedTGA – Medical Device Safety Update – 2nd May 2016
Non-tuberculous mycobacterium infections associated with heater-cooler
device” The TGA is urging health professionals and facilities to be alert to the
potential link between the use of heater-cooler devices, particularly in
open cardiac surgery, and infections with non-tuberculous mycobacteria such
as Mycobacterium chimaera.” Follow the link for more informationhttps://www.tga.gov.au/publication-issue/medical-devices-safety-update-volum
e-4-number-3-may-2016#a2Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
PO Box 5202
Middle Park
Victoria, 3206
Australia
M: +61 404 816 434
ABN 47533508426
Hi Glenda,
Just letting you know David’s emails are bouncing re: RSVP for this
information session‘david.lescai@dhhs.vic.gov.au.’ on 01-May-16 11:31 AM
Server error: ‘Invalid recipient’
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
PO Box 5202
Middle Park
Victoria, 3206
Australia
M: +61 404 816 434
ABN 47533508426
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