Baxter Althane disaster
Baxter Althane Disaster
The Baxter Althane Disaster (pronounced: /ˈbækstər ælˈθeɪn dɪˈzɑːstər/) refers to a significant medical incident that occurred due to the use of Althane dialysis filters, manufactured by Baxter International.
Etymology
The term "Baxter Althane Disaster" is derived from the name of the manufacturing company, Baxter International, and "Althane", the specific brand of dialysis filters implicated in the incident. The term "disaster" is used to denote the widespread negative impact of the event.
Background
In the early 1990s, Baxter International introduced Althane dialysis filters into the market. These filters were used in the process of dialysis, a medical procedure that removes waste and excess water from the blood in patients with kidney failure.
Incident
In 1998, it was discovered that the Althane dialysis filters were causing a series of adverse health effects in patients, including thrombosis, haemolysis, and in severe cases, death. The filters were found to be defective, leading to a worldwide recall by Baxter International. This incident is now referred to as the Baxter Althane Disaster.
Aftermath
The Baxter Althane Disaster led to significant changes in the medical device industry, particularly in the area of quality control and product recall procedures. It also highlighted the importance of post-market surveillance in identifying and managing risks associated with medical devices.
Related Terms
- Baxter International: A multinational healthcare company that manufactures medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
- Dialysis: A medical procedure that removes waste and excess water from the blood in patients with kidney failure.
- Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
- Haemolysis: The rupture or destruction of red blood cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baxter Althane disaster
- Wikipedia's article - Baxter Althane disaster
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski