Supply chain issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have led leaders at health systems across the U.S. to develop innovative solutions to manage disruptions.
Category: Supply Chain
Houston company to develop 5-layer COVID-19 mask for kids
Houston-based respirator manufacturer Aegle plans to develop a five-layer children’s mask to protect against the transmission of COVID-19, other airborne particles and pollution from wildfires, the company said Jan. 27.
10 medical device companies with the biggest pandemic revenue gains
The COVID-19 pandemic struck the medical device industry harder than most in fiscal year 2021.
White House launches free COVID-19 test kits & more supply chain updates
Seven supply chain updates from the last two weeks:
Top 15 medtech companies by revenue | 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic struck the medical device industry harder than most in fiscal year 2021.
Available but ineffective antibody treatment still in use in some states
The monoclonal antibody therapies made by Regeneron and Eli Lilly, which the omicron coronavirus variant has essentially rendered useless, are still in high use in 12 states, Kaiser Health News reported Jan. 21.
CDC approval delays are tying up N95 supplies, mask-makers say
The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health faces a backlog of applications from manufacturers seeking regulatory approval for N95s and other air-filtering masks, Roll Call reported Jan. 19.
Blood collection tubes are in short supply: FDA
All blood specimen collection tubes were added to the FDA’s device shortage list on Jan. 19 amid an increase in demand and recent supply issues.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Americans can now order free COVID-19 test kits
The federal government on Jan. 18 launched its website for Americans to request free rapid COVID-19 test kits be shipped to their homes.
