A new AAMI technical information report (TIR) aims to help product designers and developers apply a more robust testing regime to infusion devices—and, ultimately, improve device, medication, and patient safety.
Smiths Medical has formed an exclusive partnership with Ivenix Inc. that positions the companies as the first in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive suite of infusion management solutions to meet healthcare needs across the continuum of care.
Zyno Solutions will feature the Nimbus Ambulatory Infusion Pump and the Z-800F Infusion Pump at the Immunoglobulin National Society Virtual Conference.
Two cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been discovered in the firmware and web management of BD Alaris Gateway Workstations, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team has disclosed.
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According to a new study by ReportBuyer, the global infusion pump market was estimated to be worth $8.1 billion in 2016 and is expected to surge to more than $14.7 billion by 2025. The rise in the geriatric population, along with the increased prevalence of chronic diseases, is expected to boost demand for infusion pumps and drive the global market toward rapid growth.
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A new MarketsandMarkets report found that the global infusion pump market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2018 to 2023, surging from its current $11.9 billion valuation to $15.89 billion. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, along with the rapid growth in the geriatric population, are driving market demand.
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The infusion pumps and devices market reached $18.5 billion in 2015, is estimated to have reached $19.6 billion in 2016, and will be worth nearly $25.8 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% from 2016 to 2021, according to a recent report from BCC Research.
Read MoreThe AAMI Foundation has published Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Questions Senior Hospital Leaders Should Ask About Infusion Therapy Safety, a new “quick guide” aimed at healthcare executives. This resource is intended to inform hospital C-suite executives on the importance of supporting efforts to improve patient safety—and reduce costs—through the proper use of smart infusion pump technology.
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While “smart” infusion pumps are designed with patient safety in mind, it’s up to clinicians and support staff, such as HTM professionals, to ensure they perform as manufacturers advertise. Seasoned 24×7 writer Chris Hayhurst took an in-depth look at the smart pump revolution in October’s cover story. Don’t miss out.
Read MoreResearch has shown that IV infusions continue to cause 54% of adverse drug events, 56% of medication errors, and 61% of serious and life-threatening errors. During an upcoming online seminar, experts from the Western Maryland Health System and Cameron Memorial Community Hospital will discuss how they improved patient safety through drug library compliance.
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The global market for infusion pumps was worth almost $7 billion in 2015, growing at an average rate of 2.6% from $6.1 billion in 2010, according to Kalorama Information. The healthcare market researcher’s report, The World Market for Infusion Pumps, covers the market opportunity for the six primary segments of medical infusion pumps: large-volume infusion pumps, ambulatory infusion pumps, syringe infusion pumps, insulin infusion pumps, implantable infusion pumps, and enteral feeding pumps.
Read MoreThe AAMI Foundation is presenting a series of Webinars in conjunction with the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists on how hospitals can improve the safety of infusion pumps. Mary Kane, RN, MS, vice president and regional chief nursing informatics officer at Catholic Health Initiatives, will present the first online seminar, titled “Raising the Bar on Infusion Safety: A Patient Safety Program at Catholic Health Initiatives,” on Friday, June 24 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST.
Read MoreHospira has received FDA clearance for the LifeCare PCA 7.0 infusion system, the first PCA infusion pump to enable integration with the electronic medical record. The system also offers enhanced cybersecurity protections like hospital-configured device passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Read MoreInfuSystem Holdings Inc, a national provider of infusion pumps and related services for the healthcare industry in the United States and Canada, has announced that its subsidiary, InfuSystem Inc, has acquired approximately 400 infusion pumps from InfusAID LLC, a privately-held, Philadelphia-based provider of ambulatory infusion pumps and services to medical facilities.
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Pronk Technologies has debuted a new device designed to improve accuracy while testing infusion pumps. The patent-pending HydroBalance maintains a consistent head height in infusion pumps, ensuring constant fluid pressure and eliminating a common source of error during the pump testing process.
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