Articles tagged with reprocessing

The Diamondback 360 Atherectomy Catheter: Revolutionizing Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

Introduction Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain become narrowed or blocked due to a buildup of fatty deposits (atherosclero...

By Lenny Organ • February 20, 2025

Reprocessing Attacked: Bias and Bad Science

The LigaSure Controversy: A Clash of Interests The Study's Findings A recent study highlights a crucial point in the debate surrounding reprocessed medical devices. It revealed that a signif...

By Lenny Organ • February 10, 2025

Balancing Heart Health and Environmental Responsibility

While healthcare is essential for saving lives, it also contributes significantly to environmental degradation. Cardiovascular treatments, in particular, have a substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emiss...

By Lenny Organ • January 27, 2025

EP Recycling and Reprocessing Makes Sense

The Environmental Impact of Healthcare Waste The healthcare industry, particularly hospitals, generates a significant amount of waste, including single-use medical devices. While these devices ...

By Lenny Organ • January 9, 2025

Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR)

Healthcare's Environmental Impact Healthcare facilities have a significant environmental impact, contributing substantially to greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, if hospitals were a country, they ...

By Lenny Organ • January 6, 2025