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Reprocessing of single-use medical devices in hospital environment: Evolution and future perspectives

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Resumo:These days, in hospital environment, reprocessing of Single-Use medical Devices (SUDs) is a practice used more and more often. Reprocessing of SUDs, in-house or by outsourcing, is a way for hospitals to produce cost savings and less quantity of waste. This review focuses on the evolution of SUDs reprocessing, as well as on the legislation and regulation associated, and discusses the potential risks involved. Historical evolution unveils that reprocessing is unequal between developed and developing countries, being the United States and Canada the more reprocessors countries. The control of this service ensures the safety of this practice, as it happens in developed countries. It is expected that the market of reprocessed SUDs will grow, and more hospitals will begin to reprocess these devices.
Autores principais:Costa, Fátima Sofia
Outros Autores:Pereira, Maria Olívia; Esteves, Carlos; Carvalho, Jorge
Assunto:Biomedical equipment Environmental legislation Health care Hospitals Recycling Risk management Safety Waste reduction Hospital environment Cost savings Safety ensurance Canada Environmental regulation Environmental legislation United States Waste reduction Single-use medical device reprocessing Ciências Médicas::Biotecnologia Médica
Ano:2019
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

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