Study on the Management Policy Situation of the Re-use of Single-use Device at Home and Abroad / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the management of re-use of single-use devices (SUDs) in China. METH-ODSThe management situation of SUDs use in China and the management policy of SUDs re-use in America and Germany were introduced,the published literature of SUDs re-use was researched and the safety and ethicality were analyzed and discussed. RE-SULTSChina had no regulation for the clear definition of the range,standards and requirements of SUDs re-use;America and Germany had well-management for the SUDs re-use with different modes. Literature analysis showed that there were 3 results for the SUDs re-use,including supporting,opposition and classified management. In terms of safety,SUDs re-use needs the base of specific species and disinfection operations;in terms of ethicality,SUDs re-use should focus on the right to know of patients and the effects on cost savings and environment. CONCLUSIONS:China should establish and improve the management policy of SUDs re-use,develop the classification assessment of re-use,encourage third-party organizations participating in the recycling of SUDs and strengthen the monitoring of adverse reactions,etc.