Hospitals could cut emissions associated with some medical device use in half by opting instead for regulated, reprocessed “single-use” medical devices, according to a new study.
Philips says the acquisition of BioTelemetry is a strong fit with Philips’ cardiac care portfolio and its strategy to improve delivery of care with integrated solutions.
In the past, the FDA has occasionally waded into the territory of medical device service, refurbishment, repair, reconditioning, and modification. The FDA’s new foray into this arena comes in the form of an open-ended request for comments titled “Refurbishing, Reconditioning, Rebuilding, Remarketing, Remanufacturing, and Servicing of Medical Devices Performed by Third-party Entities and Original Equipment Manufacturers.”
According to a new report published by Markets and Markets, the medical device contract manufacturing market is expected to reach $91.3 billion by 2024, up from an estimated $55 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 10.6%.
Purchasing should take into account the entire lifecycle of a piece of equipment—including how and when it will be discarded. And biomeds should be part of the disposal conversation beginning with the purchasing process, experts say.
Since William Hyman published his report on the Food and Drug Administration's call for comments regarding repair and refurbishment of medical equipment by OEMs and third parties, 24x7 readers have had a lot to say.
An opinion piece details why biomeds are having difficulty repairing needed medical equipment right now, and how the Right to Repair Act could help.
The Blip BP800 is specifically designed to serve patients who need remote patient monitoring and supports multiple users—even guest users.