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Boston Scientific announces 3rd acquisition in a month
Boston Scientific said Oct. 6 it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Baylis Medical Co. for $1.75 billion, the third and largest deal the Marlborough, Mass.-based company has announced in the last month. -
2.8K procedure packs recalled; potential for aluminum leaks cited
DeRoyal Industries has recalled 2,856 procedure packs that contain an irrigation warming set that may leak aluminum. -
12 health systems win 2021 supply chain achievement award
Twelve health systems have been recognized with 2021 healthcare supply chain achievement awards from ECRI, a nonprofit that conducts independent medical device evaluations with labs in North America and Asia Pacific. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
US rapid, at-home COVID-19 test supply to quadruple by December, White House says
The U.S. supply of rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests is set to quadruple by December, the White House said Oct. 6, according to The Hill. -
US reliance on foreign pharmaceutical ingredients national security risk: DOD inspector general
If some countries decided to stop producing active pharmaceutical ingredients or shipping them to the U.S., it could be catastrophic for the entire U.S. pharmaceutical industry, the Defense Department's Inspector General wrote in a report analyzing the department's handling of the pharmaceutical supply chain. -
Coppertone recalls 5 sunscreen products after finding carcinogen in some batches
Coppertone is recalling five types of its aerosol sunscreen after finding they contain benzene, a carcinogen. -
Four reasons supply professionals deserve a “thank you”
Every year in October, National Healthcare Supply Chain Week aims to increase awareness of the vital work that supply chain professionals perform every day. And let’s face it, this past year their work has been more vital than ever. -
19 recent medical supply recalls
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety. Nineteen medical supply recalls reported by Becker's Hospital Review since June 25: -
US inflation surge linked to supply chain problems
Inflation has surged in recent months due to pandemic-related pressures, including such supply chain issues as shipping trouble and a strong demand for goods from Asia, The New York Times reported Oct. 1. -
Supplier warns of 'astounding rates' of oxygen use in hospitals
Norco, a regional supplier of medical oxygen based in Boise, Idaho, has sent a notice to hospitals that oxygen is being used at "astounding rates" and asked the hospitals to conserve oxygen supplies when possible, the Idaho Statesman reported Sept. 30. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Supply chain trade groups warn of 'system collapse' if governments don't step in
Supply chain industry trade groups warned of a "global transport system collapse" if governments don't restore freedom of movement to transport workers in an open letter sent Sept. 29 to heads of state attending the United Nations General Assembly. -
US extends tariff exemptions for medical supplies
The White House has extended tariff exemptions for certain medical supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic through Nov. 14. -
Red Cross says its blood supply at lowest level since 2015
The Red Cross said Sept. 27 that its blood supply is at the lowest level it's been at this time of year since 2015, as hospitals across the country face blood shortages. -
Hospital association urges US to extend medical supply tariff exemptions
The American Hospital Association has urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to extend tariff exemptions on medical supplies imported from China, arguing the tariff exemption is necessary to "ensure hospitals and health systems have the supplies they need so they can continue to provide safe and effective care to all patients." -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Health Supply US delivers 8.7M domestically made medical gowns to Strategic National Stockpile
Health Supply US, a medical supply manufacturer based in Mooresville, N.C., said Sept. 24 it completed the delivery of 100 percent domestically made medical gowns to the Strategic National Stockpile. -
Viewpoint: 6 steps to creating transparency with suppliers
Transparency is critical to ensuring a well-functioning supply chain, but many companies don't require their suppliers to disclose important supply chain information, according to Farida Ali, president and CEO of Dynamic Technology Solutions, a firm that provides supply chain and technology solutions to companies in highly regulated industries. -
Boston Scientific to acquire Devoro Medical for $336M
Boston Scientific said Sept. 21 it plans to acquire Devoro Medical, a Fremont, Calif.-based medical devicemaker.
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