The FDA announced that IV fluid containers of all sizes have been added to its medical device shortages list, with the shortage expected to persist through March 2025.
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The Alabama Society for Healthcare Materiel Management marked its 45th anniversary during its Fall Conference in Orange Beach, Ala.
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The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, an HHS agency, is providing $44 million to bolster the U.S. public health supply chain.
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Baxter has implemented new allocation levels for several U.S. IV product groups, effective Nov. 26, as part of recovery efforts at its North Carolina manufacturing site.
President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imported goods is expected to affect the prices of approximately 75% of medical devices marketed in the U.S., according to consulting firm GlobalData's Medsource Database, Medical Device Network reported Nov. 22.
The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health announced a pilot program designed to improve the timeliness of communications regarding high-risk medical device recalls.
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated, are crucial for ensuring patient safety.
Baxter announced the release of its first 1-liter IV solutions manufactured post-hurricane, marking a significant step in addressing the ongoing IV shortage.