Due to the high infection rate associated with reusable duodenoscopes, the U.S. FDA has been putting pressure on duodenoscope manufacturers to change their designs, and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been working to speed up Medicare beneficiaries’ access to single-use devices.
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An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides an overview on personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings, including evidence on the effectiveness of N95 masks, as well as the importance of including healthcare workers’ perspectives regarding this equipment.
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The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) announces eight winners chosen in its special COVID-19 edition of the “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition.
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Keeping connected medical devices secure is mission critical. Manufacturers need to continuously update not just the software on a device, but the security measures used on the device as well.
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A new study shows that ozone gas could provide a safe means for disinfecting certain types of personal protective equipment that are in high demand for shielding healthcare personnel from COVID-19.
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