FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices in Emergency Situations
MedSun: Newsletter #53, October 2010

FDA Medical Device Safety

During natural disasters and other emergency situations, medical devices may be exposed to fluctuating power, contaminants, or unusual levels of heat or humidity. This website offers various resources, which provide additional information about using medical devices during and following emergency situations.

Additional Information:

FDA Medical Device Safety. FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices in Emergency Situations. June 18, 2009.
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/EmergencySituations/ucm161498.htm