What Exactly is a 95kPa Specimen Transport Bag?
In the world of medical and laboratory testing, the safe transportation of specimens is of utmost importance. To ensure the integrity of these samples during transit, specialized bags known as 95kPa specimen transport bags are utilized.
In this blog post, we will delve into what exactly a 95kPa specimen transport bag is, its purpose, and its significance in maintaining sample quality and safety.
Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Centrifuge
Centrifuges are indispensable tools in various scientific and medical fields, used for separating substances of different densities in liquid or solid samples. When it comes to purchasing a centrifuge, it is important to consider several factors to ensure you select the right model for your specific needs.
In this blog post, we will explore key questions to ask when purchasing a centrifuge, helping you make an informed decision and acquire a centrifuge that meets your laboratory requirements.
Cold Storage: Different Types of Lab Fridges and Freezers
Cold storage is a critical component of laboratory operations, ensuring the preservation and integrity of sensitive samples, reagents, and specimens. Lab fridges and freezers play a vital role in maintaining appropriate temperature conditions for storage.
In this blog post, we will delve into the various types of lab fridges and freezers, their specific functionalities, and their applications in laboratory settings.
Healthcare Inventory Reserve – Why a Strategic Stockpile is Mission Critical?
Some may have declared the pandemic over, but healthcare entities acutely remember the historic healthcare supply challenges they faced over the past two years. Many are no doubt still feeling the effects of pandemic-related shortages that impacted everything from patient care to cleaning efforts to meal delivery. While federal and state officials consider improvements to preparedness […]
Supply Chain Diversity: A Business Case
More and more businesses are consciously seeking to add diverse suppliers. In a nutshell, companies are forging intentional partnerships with smaller businesses owned by underrepresented groups. These businesses are owned by women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ community or another of the 16 diversity groups recognized by the federal government. A […]
National Healthcare Supply Chain Week
Supply chains have been in the news a lot in recent months. From toilet paper to microchips, it seems everything has been in short supply at some point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The healthcare supply chain has not been immune. Remember when COVID-19 vaccines were in short supply? Or when people were […]
Why Is Sustainability Important in the Medical Supply Space?
Many business publications, including Forbes and Harvard Business Review, say businesses of any sort should focus on sustainability. But why is it important for a medical supply business to be socially and environmentally responsible? Some say it’s important because more and more customers want to do business with socially conscious companies. There’s evidence to back […]
New FDA Guidance for UDI Symbol Use.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required medical device manufacturers to print unique device identifier (UDI) information on device packaging for years now. Unfortunately, whereas manufacturers experience inherent challenges, UDIs also present problems for end users. However, new guidance from the FDA offers a way to identify UDIs on package labeling more clearly. What […]
What Is the Cost, Quality and Outcomes Movement, and How Can It Affect Your Healthcare Organization?
In the face of growing materials costs, healthcare organizations are striving to make care more cost-effective for patients. Behind the scenes, where their work is practically invisible to patients and frontline caregivers, supply chain and materials management professionals are constantly looking for creative ways to manage costs. Along with increased healthcare utilization and the unique […]