Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Phononic partnered to create an exclusive channel for the purchase of solid-state refrigeration and freezer products.

Stryker acquired single-use-device reprocessor Hygia Health Services, Mass Device reports.

The post-acute, non-hospital patient supply chain provider Medical Specialties Distributors entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by McKesson, HME News reports.

Premier and Karl Storz entered into a three-year agreement for access to Karl Storz's video laryngoscopy products, effective March 1.

Casetabs received $6 million in series A funding to scale its surgery coordination application.

The FDA approved Medtronic's Infuse Bone Graft for use with additional polyetheretherketone spine implants in oblique lateral interbody fusion and anterior lumbar interbody fusion procedures at a single level. 

McKesson's board of directors elected a new independent director on April 24.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is nearing an agreement to acquire Shire for approximately $60 billion, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Johnson & Johnson's Acclarent launched its real-time, 3-D ENT navigation system TruDi.

ASC supply chain management requires a tailored approach, according to Navigant Consulting director Rob Austin and consultant Joe Pesek.