Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
Another Sterigenics sterilization plant is temporarily closed in an effort to reduce its gas emissions, which could impact medical device supply chains, the FDA warned Sept. 13.
The FDA Sept. 13 updated its "refuse-to-accept" policy for 510(k) submissions for medical devices.
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Staff
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week:
Meet Linda — a 68-year-old grandmother and a diabetic. Linda calls 911 one day after experiencing pain in her stomach and back. In the hospital, her CT scan does not reveal anything significant, so the ER releases Linda. Later at…
In collaboration with McKesson
A Redwood City, Calif.-based medical devicemaker paid an additional $6,000 last week alone due to the Trump administration's latest round of tariffs against Chinese imports, according to Department of Homeland Security documents obtained by Fox Business.
The Metrix Company, a Dubuque, Iowa-based medical devicemaker, is recalling more than 120 lots of its empty IV bags due to the potential for leaks that could cause serious infections.
Viant has acquired Meraqi Medical, which is the fourth acquisition the contract device maker made in the last two years.
Hospitals and integrated delivery networks rely on a wide range of medical devices to deliver safe and effective clinical care. The good news is that suppliers are continually launching new, innovative products to address patient needs. The challenge for supply chain leaders, however, is managing…
In collaboration with HealthTrust Purchasing Group
Hospitals across the country are running out of skin tests for latent tuberculosis, according to Spectrum News 1.