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…
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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…
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…
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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:
Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie Medical Center has named Tim Rauschmeier as its new senior vice president of supply chain. Mr. Rauschmeier brings 17 years of experience in operations and supply chain management, most recently serving as chief supply chain officer for…
President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on sweeping tariffs is set to expire July 9, risking reigniting a trade war that could raise costs for businesses and consumers. Here are six things to know:
The FDA has issued an alert about a potentially high-risk issue involving Abiomed’s Automated Impella Controller, which is used with the company’s blood pump systems. Abiomed, now part of Johnson & Johnson Medtech, notified customers June 23 with updated instructions…