MITIGATING RISKS WITH BLACK CHAIN TECHNOLOGY

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This blog is related to how block chain contributes to drug supply management

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WHAT IS BLOCK CHAIN?

Block chain, or a distributed ledger, is a way of organisation information is a way that gives all appropriate parties access to the information they need and keeps that information secure from people who should not see it

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In terms of quality, block chains can ensure that every part of a supply chain can have assurance that the materials & products moving through it have reached a particular standard passed checks and compiled with necessary regulations

In its simple form,block chain is information that is shared across a group of computers so that if one person updates that information others are able to see it

HOW BLOCK CHAIN CONTRIBUTES TO DRUG SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Imagine a simple supply chain: Company A produces raw material;company B makes it into a product,while company C sells it. With block chain,company A can alert company B & company C of changes in supply chain-such as overproduction-that they can then use to moderate their manufacturing process. Company B could extend their working hours and sales strategy, while company C could plan a marketing campaign to move the extra product

Sharing decentralized information in this way means that business relationships will become much more flexible,benefiting the participants and requiring no outside help. This can be a highly effective means of self regulation

HOW BUSINESSES ARE USING BLOCK CHAIN IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAIN:

Global research firm, Gartner, predicts that by 2023,some 30% of manaufacturing complanies with revenue of more than $5bn will be using block chain to drive down costs and improve tracebility and transperancy

Block chain as a strategy will force companies to look beyond the boundaries of their own firm & establish shared process and consensus mechanisms with their supply chain partners

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CHALLENGES OF THE MODEL

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• The benefits are great,but they may come at a cost
• Block chain represents a challenge for businesses “Companies that have an ageing information technology infrastructure will struggle to interact effectively with digitally native companies
• Tech companies have a responsibility to make the user experience as easy & seamless as possible for everyone in the supply chain

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First FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus disease

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Ervebo, the first FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus disease (EVD), caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Cases of EVD are very rare in the U.S., and those that have occurred have been the result of infections acquired by individuals in other countries who then traveled to the U.S., or health care workers who became ill after treating patients with EVD.

“While the risk of Ebola virus disease in the U.S. remains low, the U.S. government remains deeply committed to fighting devastating Ebola outbreaks in Africa, including the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” said Anna Abram, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

“Today’s approval is an important step in our continuing efforts to fight Ebola in close coordination with our partners across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as our international partners, such as the World Health Organization.

These efforts, including today’s landmark approval, reflect the FDA’s unwavering dedication to leveraging our expertise to facilitate the development and availability of safe and effective medical products to address urgent public health needs and fight infectious diseases, as part of our vital public health mission.”

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USFDA Class I Recall,the most serious type of recall

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Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Recalls Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pumps Due to Malfunctioning Alarms and Potential Interruption of Therapy

The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall.  Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.

Recalled Product

• Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pump with Firmware Version 1.7.0
• Model numbers 4000-0107-01 and 4000-0106-01
• Manufacturing Dates: June 25, 2019
• Distribution Dates: September 27, 2019 to October 31, 2019
• Devices Recalled in the U.S.:  627
• Date Initiated by Firm: October 28, 2019
• Device Use

The Smiths Medical ASD Medfusion 4000 Syringe Pump is used to deliver blood, blood products or prescribed drugs into a patient’s body in a controlled manner.  Syringe pumps are primarily used in the neonatal and pediatric populations and in operating rooms and intensive care units for the adult population.

Reason for Recall

Smiths Medical has become aware of a software issue in the most recently updated Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pump Firmware, Version 1.7.0, that could potentially cause the low battery alarms to stop working. If the battery alarms do not work, the healthcare provider using the pump will not receive audible or visual notification that the battery is shutting down. This may lead to an interruption of therapy which may lead to serious injury, adverse events, or death.

Smiths Medical has received 74 complaints related to the software update. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

• Who May be Affected
• Healthcare providers using the Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.  Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pump
• Patients who receive therapy delivered by the Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pump

What to Do

On October 28, 2019, Smiths Medical sent a Recall Notice to customers informing them of the affected models and instructing them to immediately return all affected products.

The Recall Notice from Smiths Medical advised customers to:

• Locate all Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pumps with Firmware Version 1.7.0 in their possession. The firmware version of the pump can be identified by powering on the unit and observing the firmware version displayed on the screen.
• Determine the number of affected devices in their possession and complete the provided Recall Notice Response Form within 10 days of receipt, returning it to fieldactions@smiths-medical.com even if they do not have any affected product in their possession. All affected product must be returned to Smiths Medical for processing.
• Upon returning the Response Form, Smiths Medical will provide a shipping label to return the affected product. Include a copy of the completed Response Form inside each box of returned product to facilitate processing. Ensure boxes are sealed and labeled with the facility name prior to shipping.
• If they distributed any of the potentially affected products identified in this Recall Notice, they should immediately notify the recipients of the potentially affected products by forwarding them a copy of this Recall Notice.

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