Reprocessing Single-Use Medical Devices in Canada
CADTH’s two-part health technology assessment report series on reprocessing of Single-Use Devices (SUDs) addresses concerns about possible risks to patients of infection or other complications, legal liability issues, and uncertainties regarding cost-effectiveness. The first report summarizes findings from a Canadian survey of acute-care hospitals on SUD reprocessing practices. The second report examines clinical and cost-effectiveness of reprocessing SUDs, as well as legal, ethical and psychosocial issues.
Summaries
- Research Highlights
(Key findings for policy makers, administrators, and health care providers,
4-pages) - Technology Overview Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices in Canada
(Summary of both Technology Reports, 13 pages)
Reports
These complete Technology Reports have been extensively peer-reviewed by internal staff, and by external clinical and methodological experts.
Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices: National Survey of Canadian Acute-Care Hospitals
- Report In Brief (1-page)
- Technology Report (23 pages)
- Appendices (31 pages)
Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices: Clinical, Economic, and Health Services Impact
- Report In Brief (1-page)
- Technology Report (49 pages)
- Appendices (24 pages)
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