The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Brainsense Adaptive deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Category: Supply Chain
The states forecasted to be most affected by Trump tariffs
While President Donald Trump postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.
Boston Scientific recalls Accolade pacemakers
Boston Scientific has recalled its Accolade pacemaker devices due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the devices to enter safety mode, requiring replacement.
Top 10 medical devicemakers by revenue
Here are the top 10 medical devicemakers for 2024 listed by total revenue.
Devicemaker recalls potassium chloride injection bags
ICU Medical has issued a nationwide recall for certain lots of potassium chloride injections due to a labeling error.
J&J heart pumps recalled over safety concerns
Abiomed, also now known as Johnson & Johnson MedTech, issued a recall for its Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist heart pumps due to safety concerns.
Baxter IV plant restores pre-hurricane production
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, N.C., has returned to pre-hurricane production levels following extensive flooding from Hurricane Helene, which halted operations and triggered a nationwide IV-fluid shortage.
NYC Health + Hospitals program offers discounted medical equipment
Ambulatory care providers at New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals can now prescribe discounted durable medical equipment, according to a Feb. 18 news release shared with Becker’s.
Aluminum, steel tariffs expected to impact medical devices
The Trump administration’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports is expected to impact the medical device industry.
8 drugs in shortage
Here are eight new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
