1. Medtronic addresses supply chain disruptions after week-long computer outage
An internal technical issue put Medtronic’s computer system offline for nearly a week, disrupting the devicemaker’s global supply chain.
2. Hospira recall drives 2 other drug companies to pull injectables from market
Two drug companies that use or repackage Hospira products launched secondary recalls in response to the drugmaker’s June 15 recall of several injectable drugs.
3. VA owes devicemakers $15M in late payments
Lawmakers are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay medical device companies up to $15 million in late payments for implants and devices used in VA hospitals.
4. FDA updates generic drug policy to boost competition
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday published a list of brand name drugs without generic competition and implemented a policy to accelerate generic drug approvals.
5. GOP Senators take aim at device tax in healthcare bill
Senate Republicans on Thursday released a draft of their healthcare bill, which would permanently repeal the medical device tax.
6. New York City faces critical blood shortage
New York City-based New York Blood Center on June 25 declared an emergency blood shortage after supplies fell below the required minimums.
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