News and Notes

COVID-19 could potentially lead to 30 million cancelled or postponed surgeries worldwide in 2020[1]. Clearing the backlog will be a worldwide priority that is estimated to take a full year – even if hospitals increase their daily number of surgeries performed by 20%....

Due to the high infection rate associated with reusable duodenoscopes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been putting pressure on duodenoscope manufacturers to change their designs, and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been...

Nihon Kohden announced that it is now offering the NK AWS-S200 video laryngoscope as part of its critical care portfolio. Designed for the safe and secure intubation of patients in even the most difficult situations, the NK AWS-S200 may reduce the exposure to...

In a July 21, 2020 email, DNV GL is providing notice to DNV GL Healthcare Accredited Organizations of the release of NIAHO® (National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations) Hospital Accreditation Requirements, Interpretive Guidelines and Surveyor...

Orthofix Medical Inc. has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and European CE Mark approval for the JuniOrtho® Plating System. Created specifically for pediatric patients, this innovative fixation system is designed to address the...

The Ambu aScope Duodeno has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “At Ambu, we are determined to advance patient safety through innovative design of single-use devices, and we are excited to improve safety for the 2 million...