There is a risk of serious injury or death related to more than 20 million CPAP masks made by ResMed, the FDA said Jan. 11.
Category: Supply Chain
Medtronic to close manufacturing sites, distribution centers
Medtronic has ended contracts with 200 suppliers, and the medical device company plans to close five manufacturing plants and six distribution centers, according to a Jan. 9 Star Tribune report.
FDA to allow imports of syphilis drug amid shortage
The FDA has issued temporary authorization for the importation of a syphilis drug that’s been in short supply since last April.
32M Cardinal Health syringes face compatibility issues
As the FDA investigates China-made plastic syringes because of compatibility issues with syringe pumps, Cardinal Health said 32 million of its syringes are experiencing the same issue.
Red Cross declares blood shortage as number of donors dips to 20 year low
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has hit a 20-year low, the American Red Cross warned Jan. 9.
US facing 'emergency' blood shortage
The American Red Cross said the U.S. is experiencing an “emergency” blood shortage as the number of donors has hit a 20-year low.
HCA's GPO secured 20 health system partners in 2023
HCA Healthcare’s group purchasing organization, HealthTrust Performance Group, signed 20 new health system and hospital partners in 2023, increasing its roster of exclusive partnerships to 58.
Thousands of devices have not been tested for safety — but were FDA approved
Most medical devices, including many implants, are being cleared for sale by the FDA without tests for safety or effectiveness, KFF Health News reported Dec. 21.
Pharmaceutical companies to hike prices of 500 drugs
Large drugmakers including Pfizer and Takeda Pharmaceuticals plan to raise prices of more than 500 prescription drugs this month, according to research cited by Reuters.
Northwell targets medical waste
Northwell Health plans to annually treat more than 500,000 pounds of regulated medical waste in its core laboratory, which processes samples from more than 20,000 patients every day.
