The Age·4 min read·medium
Heart surgery machines lead to fatal infections, but Australian hospitals still use many devices
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Liam Mannix, Henrietta Cook
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An investigation reveals that heart surgery heater-cooler machines linked to fatal bacterial infections remain in use in Australian hospitals despite known design flaws. Experts argue that regulatory fixes have failed to prevent the spread of lethal pathogens during routine procedures.
After several patient deaths, experts say the machines are fatally flawed and should be removed from Australian operating theatres.
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