Results of a new study into what influences the decision to recall a defective product found that medical device firm managers may rely on their physician-customers to screen out detectable defects, in lieu of issuing a recall. The study also found that some managers appear to hesitate to recall a product until the root cause of the defect is clearly understood, because this can reduce recall costs to the firm.
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In this month’s Up Front column, 24×7 associate editor Chuck Holt notes how an aging workforce and a dearth of educational opportunities are creating a shortage of CE/HTM staff across the country.
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Named in honor of AAMI’s former president and CEO, the Mary K. Logan Research Awards Program was established in 2016 with a gift from the association’s board of directors. The grants awarded through the program are intended to support research and initiatives that focus on improving patient safety and eliminating morbidity and mortality associated with the use of health technology.
Read MoreThe new portal, launched by Genesis Healthcare, uses mobile technology and the company’s SaaS software to help medical device manufacturers obtain real-time data on consignment inventory and other stock located at their client hospitals.
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Among the factors expected to drive the growth of this market include technological advancements, increased funding for medical robot research, and the issuance of IPOs by medical robot companies. However, safety concerns with some robotic surgery devices could limit the growth of the market, caution the authors of the new report.
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