Centre Bans Reuse of Single-Use Medical Devices in Hospitals
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) issued a letter on October 16 banning the reuse of single-use medical devices in private and corporate hospitals. The DGHS noted that sterilising and reusing devices used in cardiology, nephrology, oncology, CTVS, neurosurgery, and other clinical services risks cross-infection, device malfunction, and reduced performance, endangering patient safety.
Times of India·




