![]() ![]() While there may not be a true danger to patients from the use of an expired medical device – the expiration date is typically based on the packaging integrity, not device integrity – hospitals are still putting themselves at risk of legal and regulatory trouble if this is not properly managed. Without the proper processes and vigilance to prevent these “never events” from happening, this will continue to be a risk for hospitals. This comes as no surprise, as we have witnessed the usage of expired inventory at hospitals first-hand. ApSri Mandava Cath Lab Operating Rooms Operational Efficiency Patient Safety Radiology The Business of SurgeryĪ recent survey conducted by Cardinal Health showed that 24% of hospital staff have seen or heard of an expired product being used on a patient during a procedure.
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