Smiths Medical has issued an urgent medical device correction for certain sizes of its Portex intubation oral/nasal endotracheal tubes due to a manufacturer defect that results in a smaller-than-expected diameter.
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Dexcom, a medical device manufacturer that develops continuous glucose monitoring systems, received a warning letter from the FDA regarding manufacturing processes at its facilities in San Diego and Mesa, Ariz.
Medical device recalls are essential to patient safety, addressing critical issues in devices that may pose health risks.
A new study analyzing the FDA's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database found that nearly one-third of medical device safety reports were not submitted within the 30-day timeframe or had "missing or invalid date data," according to the report.
House Republican leaders took steps this week to prevent a vote on ending President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, The New York Times reported March 11.
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Three former executives of Magellan Diagnostics, a North Billerica, Mass.-based medical device company, have pleaded guilty to charges related to concealing a malfunction in lead-testing devices that produced inaccurately low results for thousands of children and other patients.
A new survey from LeanDNA, a software and analytics company, highlighted a communication gap between C-suite executives and supply chain leaders, which may be limiting growth.
Ensuring the availability of high-quality medical equipment and parts is more challenging than ever. Supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and outdated service models create inefficiencies that can impact patient care. To meet these challenges, healthcare organizations need smarter, more efficient…
Ensuring the availability of high-quality medical equipment and parts is more challenging than ever. Supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and outdated service models create inefficiencies that can impact patient care. To meet these challenges, healthcare organizations need smarter, more efficient…
The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors GHX Exchange-connected healthcare provider organizations that have demonstrated top-tier efficiency by excelling in perfect order metrics throughout the calendar year, according to a company announcement.