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The host of the “Gradical Podcast: Shaping a Better World – with Plastics” invited our CEO, Ulrike Marczak, to delve into the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges of Medical Remanufacturing, particularly focusing on the specific considerations related to plastics.
This hour-long episode promises a wealth of knowledge and insights into the 25-year journey of a remanufacturer in Germany, offering a glimpse across the Atlantic as well.
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...
In July, the Federal Council voted by majority to prohibit the use of reprocessed single-use medical devices if they are “CE-certified.” This means that the use of these products would be banned if it is proven that reprocessed products meet all essential safety and...