After the U.S. shot down a “high-altitude object” hovering above Alaska’s waters on Feb. 10 and a confirmed Chinese spy balloon the week prior, it’s unclear what these actions mean for the U.S.-China medical supply chain.
Category: Supply Chain
Ochsner, supply companies form medical manufacturers group
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health and its supply company, SafeSource Direct, teamed up with seven U.S.-based medical device manufacturers to form the American Medical Manufacturers Association.
Healthcare supply chain group cheers Biden's State of the Union
The Healthcare Supply Chain Association applauded President Joe Biden’s recent State of the Union speech for his comments on boosting domestic manufacturing, according to a statement shared with Becker’s.
Nation's helium supply, which fuels MRIs, is deflating
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.
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The FDA issued draft guidance Jan. 27 to loosen blood donation eligibility rules for gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships.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.
