Luer Misconnection Adverse Events
Guidance for Luer Misconnections, which continue to result in adverse events and deaths – Luer connectors easily link many medical components, accessories, and delivery systems. Clinicians, in any type of provider or supplier setting, can mistakenly connect the wrong devices and deliver substances through the wrong route.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 08, 2013
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