The Federal Helium Reserve, which supplies about 40 percent of the world’s helium supply, has been for sale for over a year — and the future of the element that MRIs require is unknown, NBC News reported Feb. 7.
Category: Supply Chain
VA outpatient clinic delayed by struggling supply chain
The new Veterans Affairs Corpus Christi (Texas) Outpatient Clinic is now aiming for a summer 2023 opening following vendor delays due to a backed up supply chain, according to a Feb. 4 report from local news station KIII-TV.
2 deaths spur recall of 19.7M drug delivery devices
Minneapolis-based Smiths Medical recalled nearly 20 million medical devices after two deaths, 25 injuries and 10,672 incidents were reported, the FDA said Feb. 2.
Eye drops linked to bacterial infections recalled: 6 things to know
The manufacturer of EzriCare Artificial Tears, which has been linked to a drug-resistant bacteria outbreak, is recalling the over-the-counter eye drops, The New York Times reported Feb. 2.
Mixed responses to Amazon's RxPass and 7 more supply chain updates
Below are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders reported by Becker’s since Jan. 25:
FDA floats looser blood donation rules for gay, bisexual men
The FDA issued draft guidance Jan. 27 to loosen blood donation eligibility rules for gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships.
Meet the supply chain leaders at US News' 5 top hospitals
The COVID-19 pandemic uprooted the supply chain industry and forced teams to find new approaches to disruptions.
Healthcare supply chain's No. 1 issue: a language barrier
While holding up an empty Gatorade bottle, Dan Hurry, chief supply chain officer of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, explained the biggest problem for the medical supply chain.
Healthcare supply chain's No. 1 issue: a language barrier
While holding up an empty Gatorade bottle, Dan Hurry, chief supply chain officer of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, explained the biggest problem for the medical supply chain.
A plea for N95s and 7 more supply chain updates
Here are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that have been reported by Becker’s since Jan. 17:
