Australian Medical Association
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a safety alert for potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised it is aware of Ralstonia pickettii cases in patients across multiple states and territories.
The TGA says it is working closely with state and territory health departments to investigate the possible role of therapeutic goods.
"On 24 November 2023, we took the precautionary measure of initiating a nationwide quarantine for some Interpharma saline products to minimise possible risk to patients," the TGA said.
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