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

“Green Surgery” Report: How the UK is Making Operating Rooms More Climate-Friendly

“Green Surgery” Report: How the UK is Making Operating Rooms More Climate-Friendly

"While climate change threatens human health, healthcare paradoxically contributes to this problem."

The Brighton & Sussex Medical Scho...

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Our Research & Development Department – What happens behind closed doors?

Our Research & Development Department – What happens behind closed doors?

For Science Day, we conducted an interview with Dr. Hagen Thielecke, the Director of Research and Development at Vanguard AG. Dr. Thielecke primarily ...

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Green barometer for hospitals in the Netherlands

Green barometer for hospitals in the Netherlands

After surgery, an imposing amount of waste piles up that has to be disposed. Sounds logical at first, doesn't it? Nevertheless, hospitals have to be o...

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Remanufacturing en français

Remanufacturing en français

The healthcare system in France is responsible for over eight percent of national greenhouse gas emissions – totalling nearly 50 million tonnes of CO2...

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