Senators Durbin and Blumenthal have requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the FDA’s policies on medical device recalls, citing the Philips Respironics case and a significant increase in recalls.
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The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding Philips Respironics’ DreamStation 2 CPAP machines due to reports of safety issues, including fire, smoke, burns, and overheating, and is working with the company to address the problem and provide safety recommendations to users.
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Flu season is an annual epidemic that puts strain on hospitals across the country. US Med-Equip CEO Greg Salario spoke with 24×7 about how the company helps healthcare facilities get the equipment they need when they need it most.
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Royal Philips has introduced interoperability between its Capsule Medical Device Information Platform and Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX), enabling hospitals to access a comprehensive patient overview and streamlining the integration of data from various medical devices into a single platform.
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In response to COVID-19’s disruption, health leaders are emphasizing the importance of robust supply chain management and centralized systems to ensure medical equipment inventory accuracy, address rising costs, and safeguard patient safety through reliable sourcing and operational efficiency.
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