Georgia Tech Developing DIY Healthcare Gear in Face of Shortages from COVID-19
The researchers speculate that they have about two weeks to “get it right” and scale up to meet the surge of patients expected to enter hospitals.
Tag Archives: supply chain
Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, Scams Involving Personal Protective Equipment Emerge
As the saying goes, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Great Medical Devices Require High-Functioning Supply Chains
Recalls for failure are chronic in the medical device industry. The sources of those failures could originate anywhere in the supply chain. Fixing supply chain issues is ultimately the responsibility of the instrument’s maker.
MedTech in 2020: Robotic Surgery Among Strong Segments, Labor Shortages Remain
Although the medtech industry is expected to enjoy steady growth, device companies are still challenged to attract the skilled labor that manufacturing requires.
Four Ways to Approach the Medical Device Sterilization Predicament in an Election Year
2020 should be a pivotal year in which the microcosm of medical devices moves out of the shadows and joins the mainstream healthcare conversation.
How We Created an Orchestrated Approach to Healthcare Cybersecurity Assurance
The goal is to establish a baseline of cybersecurity hygiene and assurance for devices that are part of the national critical infrastructure software supply chain.
‘MedTech Industry Strong, But Warning Signs Remain’, Says EY’s Annual Pulse of the Industry Report
Medical device companies will be driven to evolve their business models to a more patient/consumer-centric approach.
New Technology and Consumer Awareness Can Reduce Medical Device Security Threats
As medical devices using software and wireless communication become more ubiquitous, hackers are becoming more advanced in their methods.
Reduce Recall Risk with Better Labeling
Using automated technologies can help medtech manufacturers de-risk their supply chain, increase productivity and save costs.
CDRH Warns of Potential Device Shortage with Shutdown of Sterigenics Facility in Illinois
According to the FDA, more than 90% of products sterilized at the facility are medical devices.
