CDRH Releases Update on Actions Related to Philips Respironics 2021 Recall
The center is proposing that Philips repair, replace or refund recalled devices manufactured after November 2015.
Tag Archives: ventilators
Medtronic Commits to Funding Pandemic Preparedness Research
Part of the research will look at the strength of the supply chain, including its effectiveness in distributing ventilators.
Strategic National Stockpile Ventilators Can Support ‘Most’ Patients, but That Is Not Enough
Critical care hasn’t had many breakthroughs in recent years and in order to change that, I believe we need to put more of an emphasis on integrating technology—specifically artificial intelligence (AI) —into the field.
Managing COVID-19: How Medical Advancements Bring More Options for Patients and Doctors
A review of new, successful treatment options for the novel coronavirus.
Cybersecurity: Making the Business Case, What We Learned from COVID-19 and the Legacy Device Issue
A Q&A with MedCrypt’s Axel Wirth sheds light on urgent problems that the medtech industry is facing regarding device security, but assures us that the sky is not falling.
Companies Shifting Focus to Better COVID-19 Testing
In order to meet the worldwide need for faster and affordable testing processes, companies must shift goals and apply resources to ending this pandemic.
VentConnect Platform “A Game Changer”, Brings Together Ventilator Companies and Component Suppliers to Help Scale Ventilator Production
Launched by AdvaMed, the platform was developed in collaboration with partners that include the Aerospace Industries Association and Google.
With ‘Humungous Demand’, Global Ventilator Market Experiencing 150% Growth Rate
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the surge in demand for ventilators may push the market to surpass $5.2 billion.
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.
U.S. Companies Donate Nearly $27 Million in Medical Products to Aid in COVID-19 Outbreak in China
AdvaMed has reported that its member companies have provided $26.8 million in medical supplies, along with $4.1 million in cash donations.