Join the Remanufactured Medical Devices Drop in Session 19/12/2022

The ‘Delivering a Greener NHS’ report committed to a target of net zero by 2045 for its carbon footprint plus, of which supply chain contributes 62% of emissions. Single use devices including medical devices (which have the potential to be remanufactured to the same technical and safety standard as the new device), account for 1.4% of supply chain emissions. Remanufactured products cost up to 50% less and generate 50% less CO2 emissions, avoiding extraction and consumption of new material. 

Many medical devices (e.g., catheters and surgical instruments) are durable and expensive products that can be remanufactured to quality assured standards, extending their useful life, offering carbon and cost savings without compromising quality of care. The NHS Medical Device Remanufacture How-to Guide provides practical steps to set up a remanufactured device scheme for theatre and Cath lab teams. In addition, the Device Remanufacturing 10 Reasons Why guide is a quick reference tool providing answers to commonly asked questions regarding using remanufactured medical devices.  

We will be hosting a Device remanufacturing drop-in session on Monday 19th December from 12:30pm – 1:30pm to discuss the guide and 10 reasons why resources. Please email england.ccf-sustainability@nhs.net if you would like to be sent an invite.  

All documents can be downloaded from the Central Commercial Function CCF Hub (Only accessible to NHS staff). If you have difficulty accessing FutureNHS please email england.ccf@nhs.net.