Global Enteral Device Supply, based in Columbus, OH, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing patient safety through the implementation of safer small-bore medical tubing connectors. Their Stay Connected initiative aims to coordinate the global adoption of these connectors, which are designed to prevent misconnections between different bodily systems, reducing the risk of serious harm or even death. Through their work, they strive to introduce international patient safety standards for healthcare tubing connectors.
Global Enteral Device Supply, also known as GEDSA, is committed to establishing a voice for device manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors in addressing the challenges faced in the industry. They focus on promoting the use of ISO 80369 series of standards, which provide unique tubing connectors for each bodily system to ensure mechanical incompatibility and prevent misconnections. By advocating for the adoption of these standards, GEDSA aims to enhance patient safety and prevent errors in medical tubing connections.
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