Tips to Help Charge Medical Devices Safely and Avoid Overheating

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/consumer-products/tips-help-charge-medical-devices-safely-and-avoid-overheating?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Tips to Help Charge Medical Devices Safely and Avoid Overheating The FDA is offering tips to help you charge your medical devices safely. Charging medical devices the wrong way can lead to overheating, which can result in fires, minor injuries, or serious burns. Medical devices that use a USB charger include hearing aids, glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and a wide variety of other products. The FDA is offering tips to help reduce the risks of your device overheating.