FDA Adds Hemodialysis Bloodlines to Medical Device Shortages List
The shortage is expected to impact patient care, prompting the FDA to recommend conservation strategies for health care providers.
The shortage is expected to impact patient care, prompting the FDA to recommend conservation strategies for health care providers.
More unique operational strategies are being integrated into healthcare systems to alleviate equipment shortages, such as drone delivery services.
The semiconductor microchip shortage has made it increasingly difficult for medical device producers to develop products necessary for their customers.
The shortage is expected to impact patient care, prompting the FDA to recommend conservation strategies for health care providers.
A researcher at The University of Tokyo has developed a method for recharging used N95 masks with a van de Graaff generator.
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Read MoreAs the COVID-19 surge was building, three New York companies quickly created a new device to alleviate the shortage of ICU ventilators.
Read More“Bioburden reduction systems can play an important role in the ongoing efforts to help address shortages of FFRs,” says FDA’s Binita Ashar, MD.
Read MoreDenmark, Greece, Hungary, and Sweden have joined as host countries of the rescEU medical equipment strategic reserve.
Read MoreWire forms needed for manufacturing life-saving medical equipment are in high demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe FDA is now providing an up-to-date medical device shortage list and a list of discontinued devices as a way to help mitigate such shortages.