ECRI’s 2025 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report published

ECRI has issued it ‘Top Ten Health Technology Hazards Report’ for 2025, available from here.

The report identifies potential sources of danger involving the use of medical devices and systems. Further, the report offers practical recommendations for reducing the identified risks, all with the goal of preventing harm.

The List for 2025 is:

1. Risks with AI-Enabled Health Technologies
2. Unmet Technology Support Needs for Home Care Patients
3. Vulnerable Technology Vendors and Cybersecurity Threats
4. Substandard or Fraudulent Medical Devices and Supplies
5. Fire Risk in Areas Where Supplemental Oxygen Is in Use
6. Dangerously Low Default Alarm Limits on Anesthesia Units
7. Mishandled Temporary Holds on Medication Orders
8. Infection Risks and Tripping Hazards from Poorly Managed Infusion Lines
9. Skin Injuries from Medical Adhesive Products
10. Incomplete Investigations of Infusion System Incidents