What is Health Canada’s position on the HBSW materials?
Health Canada, through the Medical Devices Bureau of the Therapeutic Products Directorate, has participated in the development of the HBSW documents. As an active partner in the development of the documents, Health Canada will now be reviewing the final version to determine its suitability for incorporation into its own guidance documents. Please see the Health Canada Web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/md-im/activit/announce-annonce/index_e.html for updates on this issue. In the meantime, manufacturers that sell beds in Canada and Canadian user facilities are encouraged to consult the HBSW documents and take note of their recommendations.
