Becker's Healthcare November 2, 2022
Here are nine supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Oct. 19:
1. A shortage of liquid helium is worrying physicians because MRI machines require the ultra-cold material for its magnets. Four out of 5 U.S. helium suppliers are rationing their product and prioritizing it for the healthcare industry.
2. Since the class 1 recall of more than 17 million Phillips Resperonics sleep masks, the company recalled 1 million more of the devices Oct. 19. The recall has cost the company $296 million and led to 4,000 jobs being cut.
3. Four medical supply experts told Becker’s how they are tackling their top concerns heading into 2022’s winter, touching on topics including...
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