MICAR Library News — Uplink Archive

MICAR has expanded its data library with three new datasets from federal agencies, including FAA aircraft malfunction reports and FDA medical device incident records, all available on 9-track computer tapes for journalists.

MICAR makes available to reporters a library of data stored on 9-track computer tapes. A complete list of these tapes can be promptly mailed toanyone upon request. This month, MICAR has attained three new sets of data. From the Federal Aviation Association: - a report on "service difficulty," which includes a list of all malfunctions and defects on commercial aircraft flown in the United States ($36).

From the Food and Drug Administration: - a medical device report, which lists all injuries, malfunctions and deaths caused by medical devices ($336). -a problem-reporting program record, which lists all problems logged by the FDA by doctors from hospitals concerning medical equipment ($204).