Fast Company on March 8 released its 2022 list of “Most Innovative Medical Device Companies.”
Category: Supply Chain
Acquisitions, new devices and more: 4 supply chain updates
The beginning of March has already seen two supply-chain-related acquisitions, and a new surgical device could be nearing full market approval.
Russia-Ukraine conflict’s impact on US health supply chain — 4 expert takes
U.S. healthcare organizations could see a rise in prices for some medical supplies as a result of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, as some common raw materials come from the region.
Hand sanitizer recalled over methanol presence
Tennessee Technical Coatings Corp. recalled all lots of its hand sanitizer March 8 after an FDA analysis found methanol in the product.
2nd round of free at-home COVID-19 tests now available
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government are now available, President Joe Biden said March 7.
Walgreens and Labcorp offering free at-home PCR tests for COVID-19
Walgreens, Labcorp and HHS are offering free, nationwide access to COVID-19 at-home PCR test collection kits through the pharmacy’s website.
Medical manufacturer recalls sodium chloride injections
B. Braun Medical on March 2 issued a nationwide voluntary recall of its 250 milliliter injections of 0.9 percent sodium chloride.
50 best hospital, health systems supply chains in the US, per GHX
Global Health Exchange released its annual list of the 50 best healthcare supply chains in North America March 8.
Surgical device company named to ‘World’s Most Innovative’ list
Surgical robotics and medical device company Memic Innovative Surgery was named one of the world’s 10 most innovative robotics companies by Fast Company.
US mask manufacturers losing out to Chinese companies
Low-priced foreign masks have driven some U.S. manufacturers out of business, The New York Times reported March 5.
