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.
Category: Supply Chain
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.
Percussionaire and Sentec breathing kits recalled due to potential failure
Sentec and Percussionaire have recalled their VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits due to a venturi component malfunction that may reduce pressure and airflow, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
4 ways small businesses can prepare for tariffs
While potential tariffs brought on by the Trump administration are ever-changing, many healthcare systems have expressed that they are concerned about the raised costs imminent tariffs will cause.
Medline nets $1B annual contract with Veteran Affairs
Medline has been awarded a vendor contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
FDA warns of injury risk with catheter system
The FDA issued a warning regarding the Rotarex Atherectomy System, a device used to break up and remove the thrombus from peripheral arteries.
4 recent medical device recalls and corrections
Medical device recalls are essential to patient safety, addressing critical issues in devices that may pose health risks.
