Disposable medical devices are medical devices designed for single use, and their manufacture, sale and use are strictly regulated. The reuse of disposable medical devices involves the use of safety and prevention of infectious diseases and other aspects of the problem, in violation of a number of relevant laws and regulations: 1. medical device regulations: the regulations provide that disposable medical device manufacturers should be in accordance with the product specification clearly marked whether the reuse of disposable medical devices, health care institutions shall not reuse disposable medical devices. 2. infectious disease prevention and control law: the law provides that medical and health care Institutions should take measures to prevent cross-infection of infectious diseases. Reuse of disposable medical devices is likely to cause cross-infection and may increase the risk of liability of medical institutions and individuals. 3. Measures for Reporting and Handling of Adverse Events of Medical Devices: The Measures stipulate that medical institutions shall use medical devices in strict accordance with the instructions for the use of medical devices and relevant laws and regulations. If the repeated use of disposable medical devices leads to adverse events, medical institutions and individuals may face liability.
What are the health risks of reusing disposable medical devices? Reusing disposable medical devices may increase the risk of patient infections, including issues such as cross-infection and the spread of other infectious diseases. In addition, reuse of disposable medical devices is also likely to lead to problems such as device failure and damage, which in turn may affect the expected treatment outcome.
Reusing disposable medical devices is illegal and detrimental to patient health. As medical practitioners and medical institutions, they should actively comply with relevant laws and regulations to ensure the safety and health of patients.
Legal basis:
"Chinese People's Republic of China *** and the State Regulations on the Management of Medical Devices" Article 66 medical institutions, individuals shall not change the use of medical equipment instructions and signs. Shall not exceed the specified expiration date, shall not be repeated use of medical devices specified as disposable.