National Infection Prevention and Control Guidance – Heater-cooler devices contaminated with non-tuberculous Mycobacterium
The National Infection Prevention and Control Guidance – Heater-cooler devices contaminated with non-tuberculous Mycobacterium has been revised to reflect recent Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advice for devices contaminated with non-Mycobacterium species.
Australian health service organisations should continue to be aware of the infection risks associated with devices that have built-in water reservoirs. This guidance should be used in conjunction with safety notices, alerts and advice provided by state and territory health authorities and the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare.
This guidance was initially published in 2016 and was revised in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2026.
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National Infection Prevention and Control Guidance – Heater-cooler devices contaminated with non-tuberculous Mycobacterium
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- Infection prevention and control
- Publication Year:
- 2026
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