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Dear Dr. Davidson: I think there is some evidence gathered that shows risks of POCT devices that are regulated. The MAUDE database in the USA can be queried online. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/search.cfm I think this database attributes ~15 deaths to problems with glucose meters during the past 10 years ( such as mis-reading maltose in peritoneal dialysis patients or false-positive results due to some disinfecting wipes resulting in large insulin doses). If there are 15 deaths.... I am sure there are a much larger number of near misses. This may not be 'concrete' evidence, but it may help focus your search. regards, Andrew ----- Original Message ----- From: "Davidson Elaine (NHS GRAMPIAN)" <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 9:22:38 AM Subject: Harm due to POCT deficiencies Dear collective, I am struggling to find concrete evidence of the risks involved in unregulated POCT- I know the anecdotal stories of QC results being taken as patient results, or high glucoses due to sugary drinks on patients fingertips etc...but does anyone have documented evidence of adverse effects of POCT that they can share? Many thanks, Elaine Dr Elaine Davidson Dept of Clinical Biochemistry Aberdeen Royal Infirmary 01224 552822 ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere ******************************************************************************************************************** ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/