Medical devices are essential to patient safety, addressing critical issues in devices that may pose health risks. Here are some of the latest recalls reported to the FDA: Integra LifeSciences has recalled certain Codman Disposable Perforators and Craniotomy kits due…
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Hospital supply chain leaders are calling for strategies to future-proof supply operations, reduce uncertainty and protect patient care amid rising costs. Here are responses from seven supply chain leaders who were asked: What innovations or operational changes is your health…
President Donald Trump has announced new tariff actions targeting major U.S. partners, including the European Union, Mexico and Canada. Here are five things to know:
Medical device recalls are essential to patient safety, addressing critical issues in devices that may pose health risks. Here are some of the latest recalls reported to the FDA: Airlife and Vyaire medical recalled certain Infant Heated Wire Circuits used…
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has sold a durable medical equipment business to Quipt Home Medical, a home medical equipment provider. Quipt purchased the business that Ballad wholly owned for $1.6 million, according to a July 7 news release from…
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The University of Maryland Medical System, based in Baltimore, has spun off Gallion Health, a digital supply chain platform developed in house. The cloud-based platform, launched in 2021, integrates with EHR and enterprise resource planning systems across UMMS’ 11 hospitals,…
Tucson-based University of Arizona will offer a new undergraduate degree focused on the medical device industry, following approval from the Arizona board of regents in June. The Bachelor of Science in Medical Device Development and Application will be based in…
Baxter International, a global medtech company, has named Andrew Hider as president and CEO. Mr. Hider will step into his new role by Sept. 3, according to a July 7 company news release. He replaces Brent Shafer, who has served…
U.S. medical supply manufacturers are voicing support for the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a series of tax and trade measures aimed at boosting domestic production of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. The legislation…
The Trump administration has once again delayed the return of steep tariffs, setting a new effective date of Aug. 1 for countries that fail to strike deals with the U.S. Here are five things to know: