Supply Chain

The FDA is ramping up efforts to address medical device shortages that are increasingly threatening patient care, particularly for pediatric and neonatal populations. 

DHL Supply Chain, based in Westerville, Ohio, has acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence, making DHL the largest provider of reverse logistics solutions in North America. 

Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital is piloting the use of blood vending machines to give clinical teams quicker access to blood products, NBC affiliate WAVY reported Jan. 20. 

Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated, are crucial for ensuring patient safety. 

The FDA warned the nation about the growing vulnerability of the medical device supply chain and its effects on public health, particularly among pediatric patients, in a Jan. 16 news release. 

Becton, Dickinson and Co. is increasing its U.S. manufacturing capacity for essential medical devices, including syringes, needles and IV catheters. 

Henry Schein is launching a relief fund to provide essential medical supplies to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. 

Forward: In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the imperative to enhance efficiency while maintaining high standards of care has never been more pertinent. This comprehensive assessment surrounding the standardization of vendors for respiratory therapy products is a topic of undeniable…

Medline, a Northfield, Ill.-based major medical supplier, made several headlines in 2024 for key developments—from its partnership with a tech giant to earning industry accolades for supply chain resilience. 

Here are six new shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.