Reuse of single-use devices: electrophysiology catheters
Schneider W L
Record ID 31998008912
English
Authors' objectives:
To summarise the issues relating to the reuse of electrophysiology catheters in Alberta hospitals.
Authors' recommendations:
The author concludes that safe reuse is directly correlated with how effective the QA/QC program is at the hospital or clinic. The monitoring of EP catheter through a quality program is a complex issue. Arguments that address whether it is economically feasible to reuse single-use catheters are valid once all the steps in the process of cleaning, sterilizing, monitoring each device through 'x' number of uses, QA/QC, regulatory audits and staff training are taken into account. More studies are required as appropriate scientific evidence is needed to either support or reject a reuse policy.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
1998
URL for published report:
https://www.ihe.ca/advanced-search?type=1020
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Infection Control
- Catheterization
- Electrophysiology
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute of Health Economics
Contact Address:
1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N4. Tel: +1 780 448 4881; Fax: +1 780 448 0018;
Contact Name:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Contact Email:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Copyright:
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
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