title: A review of the top 10 health technology hazards and how to minimise their risks.
abstract: Problems related to medical devices and equipment can be dangerous--occasionally even deadly. This article reviews the 10 most common health technology hazards, identified by the ECRI Institute (2008). The list is based on investigations and consultations over device-related incidents, and on information in problem-reporting databases run by the institute and other organisations.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Legge
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*