Researchers from NYU Langone Health and University of New York, both based in New York City, found discrepancies in the marketing of artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled medical devices compared with FDA approval summaries.
Category: Supply Chain
8 things to know about Tenet and USPI's supply chain partner
In 2021, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent organization of United Surgical Partners International, renewed its longtime supply partnership with national group purchasing organization HealthTrust.
2 companies recall more than 1K ventilator products
About 1,060 ventilator products between two companies are recalled because of the risk of serious injury or death, the FDA said July 13.
Henry Ford Health looks to simplify supply-buying process
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health tapped HPC International, a purchased services supplier for healthcare, on July 11 to manage its expenses process.
4 ways hospitals can alleviate 'supply shocks': McKinsey
Health systems that are not prepared for “supply shocks” can face reputational and financial losses and quality care issues, according to a July 11 article from McKinsey.
21K electrosurgery devices recalled for 3rd-degree burn risk
Megadyne, a medical device company owned by Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon division, recalled 21,000 electrosurgical pads after receiving 63 reports of burn injuries, the FDA said July 11.
No higher risk of death with paclitaxel-coated devices, FDA says
Four years after the FDA said there could be a higher risk of death with paclitaxel-coated devices used for peripheral arterial disease, the agency concluded July 11 the evidence does not support this possibility.
Medical swab supplier to shut down factories
Guilford, Maine-based Puritan Medical Products, a supplier of medical swabs, issued a WARN notice June 28 regarding the closure of its Portland, Tenn., manufacturing plant as well as one in Pittsfield, Maine, according to documents.
FDA clears rapid diagnostic test for bacterial respiratory infections
Lumos Diagnostics has received FDA clearance to market a rapid diagnostic test meant to support clinicians in determining when to prescribe antibiotics for acute respiratory infections.
Indiana system wins award for pharmacy supply chain work
Parkview Health, a 10-hospital system based in Fort Wayne, Ind., won the Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive for synchronizing its pharmacy and supply chain processes.
