It’s Time for MedTech to Recognize PFAS Urgency Over the past 85 years, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have worked their way into numerous applications across countless industries. The MedTech industry is no exception. From dental floss to inhalers, ventilators, artificial heart pumps, pacemakers, contact lenses, surgical drapes and gowns, and countless other items, …
It’s Time for MedTech to Recognize PFAS Urgency Over the past 85 years, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have worked their way into numerous applications across countless industries. The MedTech industry is no exception. From dental floss to inhalers, ventilators, artificial heart pumps, pacemakers, contact lenses, surgical drapes and gowns, and countless other items, …
Partnering to Support Sustainability in the OR A recent study from Ethicon and the Cleveland Clinic outlined opportunities and barriers to better sustainability practices in operating rooms. We spoke with Vishnu Kalra, President of U.S. Ethicon, to learn more about the study’s findings, Ethicon’s efforts to develop more sustainable products and practices, and how …
Developing Sustainable Medical Devices Device Talks Boston in May featured a panel, “Past Due: An Open Discussion about Sustainability,” which highlighted steps companies can take now to create more sustainable medical devices and reduce waste. Ronald Kurz, Sr. Director and General Manager at Canon Virginia, Kathryn Unger, Sr. Manager of Global ESG Communications at …
Medical Technology and ESG: Solving the Data Problem In a recent State of ESG In Manufacturing survey, just one third (31%) of respondents reported high confidence in the quality and accuracy of their organization’s supply chain data. That lack of confidence is a harbinger of risks to come, as low confidence in data means …
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E-labeling: The Road to Reduced Medical Device Packaging Material In the consumer world, it’s now common practice to access product information online. For detailed instructions or information about manufacturing practices, safety advice and so on, users can scan a QR code or go to a web address, which takes them to the latest details, …
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Sustainability: Lessons from the Frontlines of Health Care Healthcare leaders today face the complicated test of transforming existing systems to create a social and natural environment in which our patient’s and communities’ wellbeing can thrive, while improving health care outcomes and increasing equity of care. As the global community focuses on issues of sustainability …
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