We are relieved and pleased by this groundbreaking decision. It confirms that evidence-based arguments and proven safety standards will continue to set the benchmark for medical innovation,” says Ulrike Marczak, CEO of Vanguard AG. “This ensures the...
1. Environmental sustainability: Taking responsibility for the Planet As a manufacturer of remanufactured medical devices, resource conservation is a top priority for us. Through remanufacturing, we extend the lifespan of medical products to maximise their use. The...
What does it mean in practice? Unlike CE reprocessing, CS reprocessing is carried out without the full obligations of the original manufacturer, as regulated by the respective national legislation. The healthcare facility retains ownership of its devices, which means...
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...
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...
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...
