May 1, 2009
Device reprocessing makes inroads in ASCs
There are 3 ways to handle used disposable medical-surgical devices: throw them out after a single use (as the manufacturer recommends); reprocess them according to strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines; or hire a specialty company to collect, reprocess, and return them.
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