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Global Regulatory Standards Report for “Single-Use” Medical Device Reprocessing Published

The report includes all known regulations, standards, and guidances that govern the practice of reprocessing, worldwide.

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MilliporeSigma Awarded Contract for Lateral Flow Membrane Production Facility

MilliporeSigma's $136.7 million contract fits into an effort to ensure secure local supply and production capacity for pandemic preparedness products.

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One Way to Build More Resilient Medical Supply Chains in the U.S.

Buying from domestic producers of medical supplies can build more resilient medical supply chains if healthcare takes steps like identifying alternative suppliers before they’re needed, reports Harvard Business Review.

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Global Regulatory Standards Report for “Single-Use” Medical Device Reprocessing Published

The report includes all known regulations, standards, and guidances that govern the practice of reprocessing, worldwide.

Fitbit Gains FDA EUA for Emergency Ventilator

Jun 4, 2020

In response to the global need for ventilators amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Fitbit has quickly developed Fitbit Flow, an automatic resuscitator.

Wearable Sensor May Help to Assess Stress in Healthcare Workers

Jun 3, 2020

In a study of 12 healthy male volunteers, a wearable biosensor that is placed on the chest, called the VitalScout, provided an accurate assessment of physiological parameters—heart rate and respiration rate—that are used to calculate stress.

Joint Commission to Resume Some Inspections in June—with Changes

Jun 2, 2020

The Joint Commission will begin resuming some survey and review activities in June. But, the accrediting organization emphasizes, safety will be its first priority.

FDA Issues Final Guidance for Manufacturing Delays Due to COVID-19

Jun 1, 2020

The guidance aims to mitigate equipment shortages by requiring manufacturers to communicate any interruptions in their supply chains that could affect hospitals’ ability to treat patients with COVID-19.

AI-based Portable Ultrasound Market Soars

May 29, 2020

In March and April 2020, public tenders for point-of-care and primary care ultrasound devices surged by approximately 170% in the United States.

FDA Issues EUA for Stryker’s VHP N95 Respirator Decontamination System

May 29, 2020

This product uses vapor hydrogen peroxide (VHP) to decontaminate compatible N95 respirators that are, or potentially are, contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 or other pathogenic microorganisms.