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Is there evidence that single use devices are always safer than reusable or remanufactured devices? Regulatory bodies have issued extensive guidance making it possible to reuse single use devices, but the authors believe with excessive regulatory burden. With a circular economy we can make a difference. Rethink.
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 to transition...
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...