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Some Vyaire ventilators no longer working: 4 things to know
Some ventilators from Imtmedical, a subsidiary of Vyaire Medical, have unintentionally stopped ventilation during use and require rebooting to resume ventilation because of a software issue, according to a Feb. 4 news release from the FDA. -
Kaiser taps supply chain director for Hawaii market
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has selected Michael Ortiz to serve as director of supply management for its Hawaii market, Maui Business reported Feb. 7. -
4 updates on the national blood crisis
The American Red Cross declared the first-ever national blood crisis on Jan. 11. -
FDA recalls illegally imported at-home COVID-19 tests
Illegally imported at-home COVID-19 test kits were recalled in the U.S. on Feb. 4, according to a recall notice from the FDA. -
17 organizations join alliance to boost national blood supply
Seventeen organizations have joined the Alliance for a Strong Blood Supply, a coalition focused on strengthening the nation's blood supply through advocacy campaigns. -
PPE coalition urges Congress to address fraud
Two national associations urged Congress in a Jan. 31 letter to assist in eradicating personal protective equipment fraud that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Prepare your supply chain for the future with a contingency stock plan
Supply chain is the heart of the health system, it’s important for your facility to be prepared for future inventory management obstacles. -
Texas company sued, accused of selling fake N95 masks to Washington health system
The University of Washington Medicine and Washington State Hospital Association are suing a Texas company for allegedly selling $4 million in counterfeit N95 masks, The Seattle Times reported Feb. 4. -
Legislators urge Biden to invest in global COVID-19 vaccine supply
A group of congressmen is urging President Joe Biden to invest in a global COVID-19 vaccine supply, Business Standard reported Feb. 4. -
Cold weather may affect accuracy of rapid tests shipped to homes, experts say
Many rapid at-home COVID-19 testing kits recommend storing the tests above 35 degrees. That could spell trouble as winter storms affecting millions of Americans this week collide with the delivery of some of the free government-supplied rapid tests people are expecting, USA Today reported Feb. 4. -
5 recent medical device recalls
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety. -
FDA warns providers of 2 unauthorized COVID-19 tests
The FDA is warning healthcare providers and the public to stop using two COVID-19 rapid tests distributed with a label falsely indicating they were authorized by the agency. -
DHL to invest $400M in US pharma, supply chain networks
Bonn, Germany-based DHL Supply Chain will invest upward of $400 million to expand its pharmaceutical and medical supply network 27 percent by the end of the year, the company said Feb. 2. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Normal supply chain unlikely in 2022, experts say
Experts predict supply chain troubles in the U.S., characterized by images of overloaded ports, will likely persist throughout the year, in part because what's needed to address the problems is a complicated undertaking, The New York Times reported Feb. 1. -
Medical delivery company signs $16M drone contract
Spright, a U.S-based medical flight service provider, signed a $16 million drone delivery contract with German drone pioneer Wingcopter in its latest move to establish a drone-based delivery network across the U.S., MobiHealthNews reported Jan. 31. -
6 things to know about COVID-19 testing in the US
Recent stories on COVID-19 testing in the U.S. include Meijer stores offering free at-home tests at its pharmacies, states stockpiling surplus supplies and more. -
Many N95, KN95 masks are fake — 8 tips for spotting the difference
Demand for N95s, KN95s and KF94s has skyrocketed, and, unfortunately, so have counterfeit masks. -
Michigan to distribute 250,000 free COVID-19 tests
The state of Michigan will distribute 250,000 free COVID-19 tests to 50,000 households through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials said Jan. 31 -
New York City to ship limited supply of COVID-19 antivirals to homes for free
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Jan. 30 announced a program to ship COVID-19 antiviral pills from Pfizer and Merck directly to residents' homes for free, though supplies are limited.
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