At war with the big dogs

At war with the big dogs.

Chuck Masek is an entrepreneur who pioneered medical remanufacturing in the USA.

Chuck Masek has spent his career working for positive and meaningful change in the healthcare industry. Vanguard Medical Concepts, the company he founded in the USA is today a part of Stryker Sustainability Solutions, the US market leader. Vanguard AG was inspired by his example but was developed independently to the company Chuck founded.

This book is of interest to those who want want to find out more about the origins of the medical remanufacturing industry.

The Future of Medical Technology in the UK: A Roadmap to the Circular Economy

7. January 2025

The UK healthcare sector is on the brink of a revolution. The Department of Health & Social Care has published the "Design for Life Roadmap," a strategic plan to make medical technology more sustainable. The goal is ambitious: By 2045, the UK intends to transition...

More Sustainability, Lower Costs: 5 Reasons Why Medical Remanufacturing Makes Sense

19. December 2024

Reducing emissions The healthcare sector is a true “CO2 emitter”. A single hospital bed, for example, consumes as much energy annually as four-family homes. Despite its massive environmental impact, the medical industry is not yet a primary target of climate-focused...

Article 17 of the MDR Declares: Reprocessors Are Manufacturers

6. December 2024

Reprocessing of Medical Devices: What the MDR Stipulates While Article 17 of the MDR provides unified, detailed European requirements for reprocessing single-use devices—replacing previous national regulations— EU-wide harmonization is not fully achieved. Each member...

At war with the big dogs