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...
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...
A Success Story: The UK Leads the Way Stepping Hill Hospital, part of the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, has demonstrated the effectiveness of remanufacturing through its Green Plan and the introduction of a single-use device remanufacturing program. In 2023/24...
