Norway reports 13 medtech-related deaths in 1997:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Norway's electrical inspection agency, the PE, received 13 reports of deaths associated with medical equipment during 1997. Around half of these had a direct link with equipment failure. During the year, the PE received 175 and the Department of Health 199 reports of incidents or near-incidents with medical equipment. Most of these involved defibrillators, electronic pumps, aids for the handicapped and battery chargers. The two agencies say they intend to investigate the deaths in February.
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