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Dozens of augmented and virtual reality devices have received FDA nod
In the past decade, the FDA has authorized nearly 70 augmented reality and virtual reality devices that have been incorporated in healthcare use. -
Dartmouth Health upskills physicians in innovation
Dartmouth Health has launched a program aimed at preparing physicians for leadership positions related to medical device development, according to a news release shared with Becker's. -
Longshoremen back call to strike Oct. 1 at East, Gulf coast ports
A potential strike at ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast continues to loom, with the International Longshoremen's Association Wage Scale Association having ended its wage meetings Sept. 5 unanimously supporting the call for a coastwide strike to take place Oct. 1. -
Blood culture bottle shortage: 3 notes from CMS
CMS on Aug. 29 addressed frequently asked questions regarding the ongoing BD BACTEC blood culture media bottle shortage. -
Sutter Health supply chain leader moves to Houston Methodist
Sutter Health supply chain leader Tim Miller has accepted a position as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for Houston Methodist, according to a Sept. 6 post on his LinkedIn page. -
Abbott recalls glucose sensors for inaccurate readings
Abbott Diabetes Care has recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors after finding they may provide incorrect high glucose readings. -
Medtronic recalls laryngoscopes for battery issue
Medtronic has recalled McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscopes because of an increased risk of the battery overheating, which can result in explosion. -
Emerge Manufacturing set to open Ohio PPE facility
Emerge Manufacturing, a U.S,-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of personal protective equipment, is set to open its new Cincinnati facility Sept. 13. -
Baxter recalls ventilator products
Baxter is recalling its Volara System Single Patient Use Circuits and Blue Ventilator Adapters because of connectivity issues, the FDA said Sept. 4. -
Beyond the Pandemic: 3-Step Guide to Maximizing Efficiency in Healthcare Procurement
Healthcare procurement leaders face a new landscape as the industry recovers from the pandemic. Uncertain economic conditions, persistent supply shortages, and an expanding range of settings under their control create significant challenges. -
Supply chain solution forecasts $7.4M in savings: ECRI
The Emergency Care Research Institute reduced costs for a 10-hospital system by over $7 million with its predictive replacement planning service. -
BD expands critical care products business
Becton, Dickinson and Company has acquired Edwards Lifesciences' critical care product group. The addition will be renamed BD Advanced Patient Monitoring. -
Enhancing sustainability and efficiency: How hospitals are reducing single-use plastics + driving innovation with 100% plastic-free disinfectant wipes
From blood pressure cuffs to surgical instruments to personal protective equipment (PPE), single-use plastics are pervasive in healthcare and contribute to a significant amount of waste daily. Disinfectant wipes are an often-overlooked factor in this problem. A little-known fact, most ready-to-use disinfectant wipes used in U.S. healthcare facilities are made of plastic1. They are distributed in plastic canisters and the wipes themselves are made of plastic. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of plastic waste generated from these wipes comes from the wipes themselves, not the canister2. This means that both the wipes and the canister are contributing to plastic waste challenges, taking hundreds of years to degrade in landfills. -
Quality Under Pressure: Navigating Healthcare's Procurement Maze
Healthcare procurement has weathered a perfect storm of challenges in recent years. From supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats to escalating costs, procurement leaders have had to demonstrate remarkable resilience. -
Researchers design way to root out fake vaccines
Researchers at University of Oxford in England have created a first-of-its-kind method to distinguish between authentic and fake vaccines that have entered supply chains. -
Vizient's new, renewed customers in Q2
In the second quarter of 2024, Vizient signed new and extended contracts with 11 healthcare organizations, the company said Aug. 29. -
Cardinal Health opens its largest at-home distribution center
Every day, warehouse employees and robotic technology will ship about 8,000 packages to patients' homes from Cardinal Health's new distribution center in Greenville, S.C., the company said Aug. 28. -
FDA clears 1st automated device for Type 2 diabetes
The FDA has expanded the indications for Insulet SmartAdjust technology to include the management of Type 2 diabetes in people 18 and older. -
Cardinal Health to build distribution center in Ohio
Cardinal Health is replacing its distribution center in Solon, Ohio, with a 30% larger facility in a nearby city. -
Inari Medical updates clot removal device instructions after 6 deaths
Inari Medical has updated use instructions for its ClotTriever XL catheter after four injuries and six deaths were reported in association with the device.
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