Blood bag shortages nationwide, particularly for the only universal blood type, O-negative, has been causing organizations to issue an urgent appeal to donors, multiple sources report.
Category: Supply Chain
Antiviral, antibiotic shortages complicate already difficult virus season
Shortages of medications used to treat common childhood illnesses are placing added stress on parents, pharmacists and clinicians navigating an already challenging respiratory virus season, CNN reported Nov. 22.
A drug shortage created by TikTok and 10 more supply chain updates
Here are 11 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know reported by Becker’s since Nov. 16:
Blood banks plead for donors
About two weeks after the American Red Cross issued a warning about a severe flu season hindering blood supply, multiple states are facing critical shortages.
Melting batteries, 3 fires prompt recall of 248K insulin devices
Insulet recalled 248,288 insulin deployment devices after receiving three reports of fires and more than 400 complaints about the product’s batteries swelling, leaking and overheating.
SafeSource Direct secures FDA clearance for hospital-grade nitrile gloves
The FDA handed SafeSource Direct’s chemo-rated nitrile gloves a 510(k) clearance Nov. 17, which company CEO Justin Hollingsworth said “marks a tremendous step toward U.S. supply resilience.”
After monthslong dearth, GE Healthcare plugs $80M into making contrast media
After GE Healthcare’s Shanghai plant momentarily closed in May for COVID-19 lockdowns, hospitals were forced to ration contrast dye, a product necessary for millions of CT scans and X-rays, and postpone some operations for months.
‘Hire for passion and potential’: Cedar Sinai supply chain VP on priorities, challenges and listening
As a supply chain leader, Motz Feinberg isn’t just focused on getting product to the point of care. The vice president of supply chain at Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai Health System is also intent on guiding and leveraging other leaders’ understanding…
How $163B in inventory is lost annually and 10 more supply chain updates
Here are 11 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Nov. 9:
Severe flu season may affect blood supply: Red Cross
A severe flu season could not only strain hospitals but also threaten the nation’s blood supply this winter, the American Red Cross said Nov. 8.
