DOTmed October 21, 2024
A recent survey by the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR) found that hospitals and surgical centers saved over $465 million (€426 million) and avoided 98 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 by using regulated, reprocessed single-use medical devices.
The findings indicate growing adoption of reprocessed devices, which are sterilized and inspected for safe reuse, such as lateral transfer mats, pulse oximeters, and electrophysiology catheters.
In 2023, nearly 12,000 hospitals and surgical centers opted for reprocessed devices, diverting 23.7 million pounds of medical waste from landfills. These devices, which undergo thorough cleaning, disinfection, and labeling, are then returned to service in healthcare settings. A total of 30.9 million reprocessed devices were purchased by healthcare facilities during the year.
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