Single use musn´t have to be single use!

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...