Single Use Medical Device Reprocessing

Innovative Health Launches New Emerging Technologies and Clinical Integration Teams in Anticipation of the Heart Rhythm 2021 Scientific Sessions

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading up to this month's Heart Rhythm 2021 Scientific Sessions, Innovative Health, Inc. today announced several new initiatives to increase savings from single-use device reprocessing in the electrophysiology (EP) lab.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading up to this month's Heart Rhythm 2021 Scientific Sessions, Innovative Health, Inc. today announced several new initiatives to increase savings from single-use device reprocessing in the electrophysiology (EP) lab.
  • The company has formed an Emerging Technologies team, charged with developing new reprocessing technologies that will enable cost-savings to be realized on more devices, modalities and clinical areas.
  • "Single-use device reprocessing has been successfully proven to generate substantial savings for participating cardiology programs," said Innovative Health CEO Rick Ferreira.
  • "Innovative Health has enabled EP labs to reduce their costs considerably through single-use device reprocessing," said Aaron DeTate, Senior Director of Clinical Integration at Innovative Health.

Innovative Health Partners with SxanPro to Increase EP Labs' Financial Savings Beyond Reprocessing

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Monday, May 24, 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today announced that it has partnered with SxanPro to provide free EP lab access to SxanPro's mobile, cloud-based inventory capture solution.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today announced that it has partnered with SxanPro to provide free EP lab access to SxanPro's mobile, cloud-based inventory capture solution.
  • Through this novel partnership, Innovative Health is helping its clients to expand their savings beyond reprocessing through better management of excess medical supplies and capital equipment.
  • "In many EP labs, up to 5 percent of supplies expire or are otherwise wasted, costing tens of thousands of dollars per year," said Innovative Health CEO Rick Ferreira.
  • Innovative Health is an advanced medical device reprocessing company that offers smarter utilization of medical devices in hospitals' cardiology and electrophysiology programs.

Innovative Health Kicks Off Vital Industry Dialogue with Webinar on Circular Economy Solutions in Healthcare

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today opened registration for an upcoming webinar that will discuss new research into the environmental advantages of single-use device reprocessing, as well as how it can become a template for other circular economy solutions in healthcare.

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  • b'SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today opened registration for an upcoming webinar that will discuss new research into the environmental advantages of single-use device reprocessing, as well as how it can become a template for other circular economy solutions in healthcare.
  • At the same time, the new administration has indicated it will have a strong focus on environmental sustainability," said Innovative Health CEO Rick Ferreira.
  • In fact, it may be the only circular healthcare economy model that is successfully used.
  • "\nInnovative Health is an advanced medical device reprocessing company that offers smarter utilization of medical devices in hospitals\' cardiology and electrophysiology programs.\nLori Luechtefeld, WIT Strategy for Innovative Health, 3102104757, [email protected]\n'

Global Warming Impact of “Single-Use” Medical Device Cut in Half When Reprocessed Device Used Instead, According to Newly Published Research in Sustainability

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Hospitals could cut emissions associated with some medical device use in half by opting instead for regulated, reprocessed single-use medical devices.

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  • Hospitals could cut emissions associated with some medical device use in half by opting instead for regulated, reprocessed single-use medical devices.
  • Hospitals that want to reduce harmful environmental impact should strongly consider using remanufactured 'single-use' medical devices like the EP catheters we studied.
  • This comprehensive LCA confirms what weve thought to be true - that reprocessed medical devices are significantly environmentally superior to the original device, said Daniel J. Vukelich, President and CEO, Association of Medical Device Reprocessors.
  • The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors is the global trade association for the regulated, professional single-use device reprocessing and remanufacturing industry.

Global Warming Impact of “Single-Use” Medical Device Cut in Half When Remanufactured Device Used Instead, According to Newly Published Research in Sustainability

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Hospitals could cut emissions associated with some medical device use in half by opting instead for remanufactured single-use medical devices.

Key Points: 
  • Hospitals could cut emissions associated with some medical device use in half by opting instead for remanufactured single-use medical devices.
  • Hospitals that want to reduce harmful environmental impact should strongly consider using remanufactured 'single-use' medical devices like the EP catheters we studied.
  • This comprehensive LCA confirms what weve thought to be true - that remanufactured medical devices are significantly environmentally superior to the original device, said Daniel J. Vukelich, President and CEO, Association of Medical Device Reprocessors.
  • The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors is the global trade association for the regulated, professional single-use device reprocessing and remanufacturing industry.

Innovative Health Obtains First-Ever Patent for Microlumen Reprocessing Technology

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today announced it has received the first-ever U.S. patent for a microlumen reprocessing technology, a milestone in ensuring patient safety while advancing the vital discipline of reprocessing single-use cardiology medical devices.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today announced it has received the first-ever U.S. patent for a microlumen reprocessing technology, a milestone in ensuring patient safety while advancing the vital discipline of reprocessing single-use cardiology medical devices.
  • The testing method covered by the new patent was the result of many months of dialogue between Innovative Health and the FDA that resulted in a new standard for ensuring the safe reprocessing of EP devices containing microlumens.
  • "Re-using medical devices is a serious endeavor that requires the utmost attention to patient safety," said Aaron Fowler, Sr. R&D Engineer, Head of Emerging Technologies at Innovative Health.
  • Innovative Health is an advanced medical device reprocessing company that offers smarter utilization of medical devices in hospitals' cardiology and electrophysiology programs.

AMDR: Researchers Find Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices Part of Urgently Needed Adoption of “Circular Economy”

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Hospitals that have medical devices reprocessed by regulated reprocessors removed over 7,100 tons of waste, a number that could grow dramatically, according to the researchers.

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  • Hospitals that have medical devices reprocessed by regulated reprocessors removed over 7,100 tons of waste, a number that could grow dramatically, according to the researchers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201207005158/en/
    Regulated reprocessing of single-use medical devices at over 8,000 hospitals diverted over 15 million pounds of medical waste in 2019, but researchers say hospitals are reprocessing only a small portion of what could be done.
  • This cycle of singular use and then disposal, according to the researchers, constitutes what they refer to as a linear economy.
  • Further, reusable and reprocessable single-use devices should be preferred over single-use or other devices that are used once and discarded.

Reprocessed Medical Devices Market Revenue to Cross USD 3.9 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

SELBYVILLE, Del., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to the latest report "Reprocessed Medical Devices Market by Product (Cardiovascular Medical Devices, Gastroenterology and Urology, Orthopedic/Arthroscopic, Laparoscopic, General Surgery Equipment), End-Use (Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Hospitals, Clinics), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026", by Global Market Insights, Inc., the market valuation of reprocessed medical devices will cross $3.9 billion by 2026.

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  • SELBYVILLE, Del., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to the latest report "Reprocessed Medical Devices Market by Product (Cardiovascular Medical Devices, Gastroenterology and Urology, Orthopedic/Arthroscopic, Laparoscopic, General Surgery Equipment), End-Use (Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Hospitals, Clinics), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026", by Global Market Insights, Inc., the market valuation of reprocessed medical devices will cross $3.9 billion by 2026.
  • The increasing number of cardiac surgeries coupled with the growing usage of reprocessed devices for diagnoses will enhance the reprocessed medical devices market expansion.
  • Reprocessed medical devices are widely used in other treatment procedures also, such as general surgery, laparoscopic surgeries, non-invasive surgeries, etc.
  • Asia Pacific reprocessed medical devices market accounted for more than 17.5% of revenue share in 2019.

Innovative Health Becomes First Company Cleared to Reprocess All Major Single-Use Mapping Catheters

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today announced it has received FDA clearance to reprocess St. Jude's Advisor HD Grid Mapping Catheter.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Health, Inc. today announced it has received FDA clearance to reprocess St. Jude's Advisor HD Grid Mapping Catheter.
  • With this clearance, the companywhich also offers St. Jude's Advisor FL and VL Mapping Cathetersbecomes the only company that can reprocess all major mapping catheters from the market's key providers: Biosense Webster (Pentaray, Lasso, Decanav), Medtronic (Achieve), and St. Jude (Advisor).
  • "Innovative Health's clearances to reprocess all dominant St. Jude mapping catheters represent a milestone in single-use device reprocessing, as we can now help EP labs unlock significantly more savings per procedure by using reprocessed mapping catheters, regardless of the lab's brand choice," said Innovative Health CEO Rick Ferreira.
  • Innovative Health is an advanced medical device reprocessing company that offers smarter utilization of medical devices in hospitals' cardiology and electrophysiology programs.

EU Commission Publishes Stringent New Common Specifications Requirements for Reprocessing Single-Use Devices, Making In-House Hospital Reprocessing “Difficult if not Impossible”

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Monday, August 31, 2020

The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR), the global trade association representing regulated medical device reprocessing and remanufacturing companies, supports the CS.

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  • The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR), the global trade association representing regulated medical device reprocessing and remanufacturing companies, supports the CS.
  • The Common Specifications stringent requirements will make in-house reprocessing difficult if not impossible.
  • The EU Medical Device Regulation allows remanufacturing of SUDs if such devices meet all medical device manufacturing standards.
  • The new requirements expand the practice of safe and effective SUD remanufacturing and create an opportunity for EU countries to opt-in to regulated remanufacturing.