In Brief: Chlorhexidine-impregnated devices
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Chlorhexidine-impregnated devices: FDA seeking feedback on potential for serious hypersensitivity reactions to products impregnated with the antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine as a result of reported adverse events in other countries. Agency's March 11 public health notice states that at least three device types incorporating the agent - intravenous catheters, topical antimicrobial skin dressings, and implanted antimicrobial surgical mesh - have been cleared by FDA...