Guidance

Single-use medical devices: implications and consequences of re-use

Guidance for healthcare professionals on using single-use medical devices.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 1 December 2013
• Last updated: 28 January 2021 — See all updates

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Single-use medical devices: implications and consequences of re-use

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Details

This guidance covers:

• legal implications
• negligence
• regulatory requirements
• safety issues

Published 1 December 2013

Last updated 28 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 28 January 2021

   Uploaded a new PDF to reflect changes to regulations following Brexit transition.

2. 1 December 2013

   First published.