title: The importance of using medical devices correctly.
abstract: Nurses should ensure medical devices are being used for their intended purpose. Nurses should check when equipment was last serviced and whether it has been adequately cleaned. The MDA should be informed of any adverse incidents or minor faults. Organisations also have a role to play in minimising adverse incidents.
authors.affiliation: Medical Devices Agency, London.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Glenister
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D004389:Durable Medical Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D024802:Nurse's Role