Supply Chain

Managing supplies is a crucial part of moving medical products from the manufacturer to patient’s bedside. Efficient supply chains can reduce healthcare costs and make medical devices more affordable for patients and health systems. This news page includes content on supply shortages, inventory management, and procurement practices.

Trump orders changes to Medicare drug price negotiations
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to work with Congress on changes to Medicare drug price negotiations, with the stated goal of further lowering prescription costs.
Trump lifts most tariffs, promises ‘major’ levies on pharmaceuticals
President Trump announced that most of his "reciprocal" tariffs have been halted. However, he raised those on Chinese goods to 125%.
FDA issues two serious patient safety alerts
The notices are unrelated, but both require that clinicians adhere to a set of updated use instructions. One patient died as a result of injury.
FDA announces Class I recall on defective ports used for vein access
There have been two reported injuries linked to the Smiths Medical ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports, many of which are subject to an immediate recall.
FDA issues Class I recall on newborn resuscitation devices
The recall impacts products from ROi, supplied by Mercury Medical. A defective spring can cause a controller to malfunction, resulting in poor ventilation.

Trump orders changes to Medicare drug price negotiations

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to work with Congress on changes to Medicare drug price negotiations, with the stated goal of further lowering prescription costs.

Trump lifts most tariffs, promises ‘major’ levies on pharmaceuticals

President Trump announced that most of his "reciprocal" tariffs have been halted. However, he raised those on Chinese goods to 125%.

FDA issues two serious patient safety alerts

The notices are unrelated, but both require that clinicians adhere to a set of updated use instructions. One patient died as a result of injury.

FDA announces Class I recall on defective ports used for vein access

There have been two reported injuries linked to the Smiths Medical ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports, many of which are subject to an immediate recall.

FDA issues Class I recall on newborn resuscitation devices

The recall impacts products from ROi, supplied by Mercury Medical. A defective spring can cause a controller to malfunction, resulting in poor ventilation.

FDA announces recall of endoscope sheaths after 26 injuries

While there have been no reported deaths, certain lots of Olympus single-use guide sheath kits are to be quarantined immediately.

FDA approves first therapy for very rare lipid storage disorder

Ctexli (chenodiol) can now be prescribed to patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a condition caused by a genetic mutation that leads to cholesterol buildup around vital organs.

Federal judge sides with FTC; case against PBMs to move forward

A federal court dismissed a counterclaim from CVS, UnitedHealth and Cigna that sought to halt the case on constitutional grounds.