Study on the Management Policy Situation of the Re-use of Single-use Device at Home and Abroad
10.6039/j.issn.1001-0408.2015.25.05
- VernacularTitle:国内外一次性医疗器械重复使用管理政策现状研究
- Author:
Xiaodong GUAN
;
Muyu ZHANG
;
Zhe CHEN
;
Luwen SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Single-use device;
Re-use;
Management policy;
Safety;
Ethicality
- From:
China Pharmacy
2015;(25):3469-3472
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the management of re-use of single-use devices (SUDs) in China. METH-ODS:The management situation of SUDs use in China and the management policy of SUDs re-use in America and Germany were introduced,the published literature of SUDs re-use was researched and the safety and ethicality were analyzed and discussed. RE-SULTS:China had no regulation for the clear definition of the range,standards and requirements of SUDs re-use;America and Germany had well-management for the SUDs re-use with different modes. Literature analysis showed that there were 3 results for the SUDs re-use,including supporting,opposition and classified management. In terms of safety,SUDs re-use needs the base of specific species and disinfection operations;in terms of ethicality,SUDs re-use should focus on the right to know of patients and the effects on cost savings and environment. CONCLUSIONS:China should establish and improve the management policy of SUDs re-use,develop the classification assessment of re-use,encourage third-party organizations participating in the recycling of SUDs and strengthen the monitoring of adverse reactions,etc.
