A Comparison of the Defect Rate Between Original Equipment Manufacturer and Reprocessed Single-Use Bipolar and Ultrasound Diathermy Devices
December 2015 | By: Terrence J. Loftus
From the December 2015 issue, Journal of Medical Devices
Reprocessing has emerged as an attempt to control the cost of single-use bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices despite limited data on defect rates. This study compares the defect rates, as reported by surgical teams, between original equipment manufacturer (OEM) single-use bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices and reprocessed (RP) devices.
To view the entire study please email sustainabilitymarcomm@stryker.com and ask for a copy. The findings are also available for purchase at ASME.org.
