The FDA is building a postmarket surveillance program for medical devices.
Category: Supply Chain
Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times
Jeffrey Shuren, MD, retired as director of the FDA’s medical device division in July. Now, his ties to the industry are being questioned.
Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times
Jeffrey Shuren, MD, retired as director of the FDA’s medical device division in July. Now, his ties to the industry are being questioned.
Premier to gain 54 hospitals in new partnership
AllSpire Health GPO, a regional group purchasing organization based in Pennsylvania, selected Premier to support its annual $3.5 billion purchasing volume, the companies announced Aug. 20.
The cost of shortages for hospitals: Premier
For the average health system with five hospitals or 650 beds, supply shortages increase the cost of care to $3.5 million, restrict up to $1 million in excess inventory and cause $350,000 in lost revenue, according to Premier.
107 adverse events tied to insulin pump app: FDA
Patients who use an insulin pump’s mobile app are reporting software issues with the app’s former and current versions, the FDA said Aug. 12.
Medical devicemakers critique CMS ruling
CMS decided Aug. 8 to expedite coverage for up to five medical technologies every year, and the final ruling is drawing flak from the Medical Device Manufacturers Association.
Port strike would disrupt hospital supply chains
Vizient recommends supply chain leaders at health systems keep close watch of a looming, potential strike on East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
How health systems are handling a blood culture bottle shortage
Health systems are grappling with effects from the BD BACTEC blood culture media bottle shortage.
Medline acquires Ecolab
Medical supply manufacturer and distributor, Medline, has successfully acquired Ecolab, a global surgical supply business, the company announced Aug. 1.
