Emergency Preparedness for Medical Devices

Patients who depend on medical devices can be severely impacted by flooding and power outages and it is important to have plans in place to ensure the continued use of these devices.  The FDA provides the following links to information on how to prepare for a hurricane-related events when you depend on a medical device.

Medical Device and Hurricane Emergencies (the links below can be found on this main page)

• FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters
• Medical Devices Requiring Refrigeration
• Medical Devices that Have Been Exposed to Heat and Humidity