Updates on medical device shortages

Find out more about what device product codes the FDA has determined are appropriate to remove from the device shortage list.

If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view as a webpage. Medical Device Shortages During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the device shortage list to remove: Surgical respirators (product code MSH) In addition, the FDA added the following to the device discontinuance list: Two brands of needles and syringes (product code GAA) Two brands of viral transport media (product codes QMC and JSM) The FDA will continue to monitor the supply chain and update the device shortage list and device discontinuance list as new information becomes available. Read More Questions? The FDA updated its Supplies of Medical Devices for COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions web page to provide information about what device product codes the FDA has determined are appropriate to remove from the device shortage list. Find out more about how the FDA determines it is appropriate to remove a product code from the device shortage list.

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