As more health systems dive into hospital-at-home models, supply chain leaders told Becker’s their industry is facing a tidal wave of change — and it’s time to start surfing.
Category: Supply Chain
Nebraska ASC strikes 5-year partnership with Medline
Medical product manufacturer Medline has entered a vendor partnership with Lincoln, Neb.-based Urology, P.C., which operates an ASC, medical practice and oncology clinic.
Medline recalls syringes because of leaks, breaks
Medline and Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. have initiated recalls of plastic syringes amid reports of them breaking and leaking, the FDA confirmed in late May.
70 injuries, 2 deaths tied to heart pumps: FDA
Customers of an Abbott heart pump have reported 81 incidents, 70 injuries and two deaths related to blood leakage or air entering the device, according to the FDA.
71 injuries reportedly tied to implantable device
Hologic, a Massachusetts-based medical technology company, recently warned customers about potential risks linked to an implantable device used to mark soft tissue for procedures.
Keck Medicine eliminates harmful anesthesia gasses
Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital stopped using two harmful anesthesia gasses last year and are now working to reduce the use of two others by 75%, according to a May 21 news release.
2 more China-based syringe manufacturers receive import alert
Nearly six months after the FDA told healthcare workers to avoid plastic syringes made in China, the agency has placed import alerts on three China-based medical supply manufacturers.
GHX awards 15 providers, suppliers for advancing healthcare
On May 15, Global Healthcare Exchange honored 15 healthcare providers and supplies for their “exceptional commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting patients.”
GHX awards 15 providers, suppliers for advancing healthcare
On May 15, Global Healthcare Exchange honored 15 healthcare providers and supplies for their “exceptional commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting patients.”
After FDA warning, Getinge trims sales of heart devices
After the FDA instructed healthcare facilities to avoid using two Getinge heart devices because of quality and safety concerns, the company stopped promoting the products.
