Rethink. Remanufacture.

Vanguard AG develops pioneering and certified medical remanufacturing processes that enable a circular economy for medical devices and allow hospitals to reduce carbon emissions, save resources and protect their budgets.

Sustainable

We extend the product life cycle of medical devices and enable a more sustainable future for the medical device sector. By giving new life to single-use medical devices, we combat climate change and protect our planet’s resources.

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Economical

Through medical remanufacturing, the pursuit of sustainability pays off. There are no additional costs involved; in fact, medical remanufacturing can result in cost savings of up to 50 per cent.

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Safe

Using certified, state-of-the-art processes, we are global standard setters in medical remanufacturing. We ensure that our remanufactured products are restored to "as new" functional and safety standards and fully comply with all EU regulatory requirements.

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Positive Impact of medical remanufacturing on climate change

Fraunhofer UMSICHT recently completed a groundbreaking study that compared the resource efficiency and environmental impact of the production of a virgin catheter to a remanufactured catheter by Vanguard.

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Our Purpose

We enable medical facilities to operate more sustainably, ensuring a better future for users, patients and the planet

Our Mission

We set global standards for medical remanufacturing that pave the way for a circular economy within the healthcare sector

Reducing CO2 emissions, conserving resources, saving costs

Original equipment manufacturers are increasingly looking for ways to become more ecologically and economically sustainable. We partner with OEM manufacturers to help develop suitable remanufacturing processes. Rely on the competence and professionalism of Vanguard for all your remanufacturing needs.

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Products

Sustainability pays off

We offer a wide range of remanufactured electrophysiology and surgical devices.
Our devices meet the same criteria in terms of safety, functionality and performance as new devices. We assume product liability that matches that of the original manufacturer.

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Vanguard News

Circular Economy in Hospitals: Medical Remanufacturing Making Healthcare Greener

Circular Economy in Hospitals: Medical Remanufacturing Making Healthcare Greener

An editorial article in the specialist journal "Medizintechnischer Dialog" (MTD) highlights the role of the circular economy in the healthcare domain ...

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Remanufacturing as an Opportunity in Healthcare

Remanufacturing as an Opportunity in Healthcare

Circular economy can play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable solutions within the healthcare sector. The article "Remanufacturing as an Opportunity...

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Hospitation succesfull! Another new customer is convinced by the remanufactured cryo catheter of Vanguard.

Hospitation succesfull! Another new customer is convinced by the remanufactured cryo catheter of Vanguard.

Since the middle of the year 2022, the cryo catheter is being remanufactured from Vanguard and constantly gains a greater community of satisfied custo...

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25 years of Vanguard AG – a quarter of a century in medical remanufacturing

25 years of Vanguard AG – a quarter of a century in medical remanufacturing

This summer, we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 1998, we have been on a remarkable journey. This has been marked by continuous i...

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