Medical Devices: Reprocessing and Reuse of Devices Labeled Single-Use
T-HEHS-00-143
Published: Jun 27, 2000. Publicly Released: Jun 27, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the reprocessing and reuse of medical devices marketed for single use, focusing on: (1) the extent of single-use devices (SUD) reprocessing; (2) the health risks associated with SUD reprocessing; (3) the cost savings from SUD reprocessing; and (4) the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) oversight of SUD reprocessing.
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