Sterilization Services plans to close its flagship site in Memphis, Tenn., which sterilizes medical equipment, by April 30, 2024, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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Medline opened its new $75 million, 800,000-square-foot distribution center in St. Peters, Mo., on Aug. 30.
Switzerland-based Hamilton Medical recalled 21,429 ventilators distributed in the U.S. because they might power off unexpectedly, the FDA said Aug. 30.
David Kirshner, former CFO and executive vice president of Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan, recently became the managing partner of LogicSource's healthcare division.
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions issued a voluntary recall Aug. 23 of over-the-counter medical device and drug products stored at a Texas facility that experienced a pest control issue through May and June.
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The FDA warned customers Aug. 23 that 703 Draeger hospital ventilators pose a risk of contaminants in the airpath and emissions of a potential carcinogen.
Health system leaders continue to face enormous operational and financial challenges, and to help alleviate these pressures, they need more contribution from the supply chain. However, the traditional healthcare supply chain players continue to offer the same outdated, ineffective models…
Firefighters in Monroe County, Pa., spent more than seven hours at the scene of a fire that broke out at one of Medline's manufacturing plants Aug. 19.
About 16,000 of Getinge's Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps have been recalled in 2023, according to the FDA.
Philips Respironics recalled 73,000 ventilators because of a risk of dirt and dust clogging the device, which can block the air path and lead to serious injury or death.