Michigan outlaws mercury devices
OSHA Healthcare Connection, January 23, 2007
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A Michigan law will prohibit the sale of mercury containing gastrointestinal devices and the sale and use of mercury containing blood pressure devices.
Last month Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed the legislation that will become effective January 1, 2008.
Mercury-containing gastrointestinal devices and blood pressure devices represent the largest use of mercury in medical equipment. Leaks and accidental spills provide potentially dangerous short-term exposure to mercury vapor, and cost healthcare facilities tens of thousands of dollars in clean-up expenses.
"This is a great new year for the health of patients, healthcare professionals, and especially for people and wildlife who like to eat fish," said Jamie Harvie, mercury coordinator of Health Care Without Harm, an international coalition concerned about the environmental impacts of healthcare. "Cost-effective, viable alternatives are available for all mercury-containing medical devices."
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