B. Braun Medical, a Pennsylvania-based medical devicemaker, is recalling nearly 290,000 drug delivery products, according to a Nov. 3 post from the FDA.
Category: Supply Chain
Legislators open probe into FDA drug shortage protocol
House Republicans wrote a letter to the FDA seeking an explanation for ongoing supply chain issues and drug shortages, The Hill reported Nov. 3.
What will it take to make more PPE in the US?
A southern Virginia factory, which is the only facility in the U.S. that is equipped to make medical-grade synthetic rubber for exam gloves, isn’t actually making any at all.
Medical product warnings, recalls ASC leaders should watch
Here are six medical product warnings and recalls that Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 3 that ASC leader should keep an eye on:
Medical devicemaker reports 1 death, 10 injuries from surgical product
Olympus, a medical supply company based in Pennsylvania, warned customers that its High Flow Insufflation Unit may suddenly over-inflate air into a patient’s body without a warning. One death and 10 serious injuries have been reported to the FDA.
Missouri system invests in mass casualty response trailers
Freeman Health System is adding two 24-foot-long box trailers equipped for mass casualties to its three-hospital system, The Joplin Globe Globe reported.
7 drug shortages ASCs should monitor
Seven drugs have been listed as in shortage since Oct. 9, according to data from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Medtronic warns of stolen video laryngoscopes
Medtronic sent an alert concerning stolen video laryngoscopes, which are being illegally resold to providers.
16.6M more syringes flagged for compatibility issues
Cardinal Health is notifying customers of incompatibility between syringe pumps and more than 20 million of its Luer-Lock Tip Soft Pack syringes.
Medline opens 1.2M-square-foot distribution site
Medline opened another distribution center in late October as part of its $2 billion investment in healthcare supply resilience.
