European Commission report on reuse inconclusive: more evaluation ahead
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
"It is not possible to quantify the risks associated with the use of reprocessed single use medical devices". This is the thrust of the European Commission's final report to the European Parliament and European Council following months of study and research into this highly controversial subject1.
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