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Medtronic wins FDA clearance for 1st insertable cardiac system for children
The FDA cleared the first pediatric insertable cardiac system for approval Sept. 20. -
GSK aims to cut carbon emissions from its supply chain
Pharmaceutical company GSK launched a sustainable procurement program Sept. 20 in its efforts to reach net-zero impact on the climate. A big chunk of GSK's carbon emissions, 40 percent, comes from its supply chain, the company said in a news release. -
Mölnlycke opens $49.8M surgical gloves facility
Medical device company Mölnlycke has opened a $49.8 million factory in Malaysia to increase production of surgical gloves. -
More Adderall generics on back order: 3 shortage updates
A growing list of drugmakers are reporting back orders for Adderall and its generics in a shortage that's been slowly worsening since August. -
Viewpoint: Supply chains aren't broken everywhere
As the U.S. works to attract biomanufacturing power within its borders, some Asian countries have largely escaped global supply chain issues, Bloomberg columnist Anjani Trivedi wrote in a Sept. 18 opinion. -
Bolstering Competitive Advantage Through Supply Chain Efficiency
As patient consumerization continues to drive forward and healthcare adjusts to a evolving pandemic environment, hospital leaders are tasked with finding new ways of maintaining a competitive edge. -
Supply for Moderna's omicron booster hits snag
Two weeks after the CDC and FDA authorized Moderna's bivalent omicron booster for emergency use, doses are running out in a few U.S. states. -
10 systems seeking supply chain leaders
Here are 10 health systems and hospitals that posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week. -
Cardiac medical device company opens $42M plant
Terumo Cardiovascular, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based medical devicemaker that specializes in cardiac and vascular surgery products, has opened a $42 million, 157,000-square-foot facility in Costa Rica. -
Thanks to $1.2B investment, BD releases next-generation syringes
Becton, Dickinson and Co. launched Effivax, a glass prefillable syringe, "to meet the complex and evolving needs of vaccine manufacturing," the medtech company said Sept. 13. -
2 deaths spur recall of nearly 400K breathing tubes
Two deaths, three injuries and 15 complaints prompted Medtronic Xomed to recall 392,289 ventilation tubes used during surgeries, according to the FDA. -
Biden to give biomanufacturing $2.8B boost over 5 years
The White House will pen a $2.8 billion check in its efforts to help biomanufacturing and biotech companies, the administration said Sept. 14. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: How to use your supply chain data as a competitive advantage
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and grow, utilizing your supply chain data will be imperative in realizing your efficiency and competitive goals. -
Climate change could further disrupt global supply chain, experts say
As natural disasters become more frequent with climate change, experts say the supply chain crisis could also be exacerbated with increased shortages, delayed deliveries and higher prices, The New York Times reported Sept. 8. -
10 systems seeking supply chain leaders
Here are 10 health systems and hospitals that posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week. -
Medline invests $500M into supply chain resiliency
Medline, a supply distributor based in Northfield, Ill., devoted half a billion dollars to its efforts to "ensure product availability and timely delivery" of medical products. -
Access to monkeypox vaccines is growing: 4 recent updates
It's been a bumpy road for monkeypox vaccines between 28 million doses expiring in 2017 and demand outpacing manufacturing capacity, but the pavement seems to be smoothing out after months of problems. -
Philips recalls 17M sleep apnea masks after 14 serious injuries reported
Philips has recalled more than 17 million CPAP and BiPAP masks because the product's magnets can interfere with implanted metal medical devices, such as pacemakers. As of Sept. 6, there have been 14 serious injuries and zero deaths reported in relation to the recall. -
HHS shells out $20M to distribute monkeypox vaccines, treatments
AmerisourceBergen now has $19.8 million more in its pocket to speed up delivery of monkeypox vaccine doses and treatments thanks to an HHS contract. -
Worsening railroad issues could stump supply chain
With an increase in delayed trains and 115,000 workers negotiating for higher pay, more chaos is brewing for the U.S. freight rail system, according to Wired.
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