"Explore" comparison of disposable and reusable non-implantable medical consumables

Medical consumables can be broadly divided into implantable and non-implantable medical consumables, while non-implantable consumables are further divided into disposable and non-disposable non-implantable medical consumables. Prior to the 1970 s, most medical devices were considered "reusable". Because most of them are made of glass, rubber, metal materials, such as probes and surgical instruments, after a little wipe, soaked in disinfection solution can be reused. However, as manufacturers use plastics to develop new medical products, hospitals are beginning to see the label "single-use medical devices" to distinguish them from the "reusable products" sold. Today Weile Xiaobian mainly talks about the comparison of the purchase and use of reusable implantable medical consumables and disposable non-implantable medical consumables, hoping to bring some help to everyone.
1. cost benefit

First of all, we need to understand that the decision on whether medical consumables can be reused lies with the manufacturer. Because disposable medical devices are simpler than reusable medical consumables, the approval process is faster to market, and the cost is recovered faster; but the reusable ones are the opposite, so many manufacturers prefer to design "disposable" medical consumables.

2. Consumables Design

Because many high-value consumables or medical medical devices are a combination of complex structures and materials, if the design structure is not changed, it is difficult and almost impossible to achieve reuse.

3. Hospital Selection

With the development of science and medical technology, the use of minimally invasive surgical instruments has brought irreplaceable benefits to the safety of patients. Surgeons are also more willing to use disposable surgical instruments, which greatly promotes the development of disposable surgical instruments, while the market for relatively reusable surgical instruments shrinks, which also causes manufacturers to reduce R & D funds for reusable medical devices. Another point is that the purchase price of disposable medical devices is relatively cheap, and some hospitals tend to buy disposable medical devices, which can also make the hospital's capital operation more flexible.

4. disinfection and sterilization

At present, the hospital disinfection supply center and the independent disinfection supply center are still in the process of gradually mature technology. It is difficult to reuse medical devices, because it is not only necessary to ensure the cleaning quality, but also the stability risk of key performance is greater, which will directly involve the safety of patients. Therefore, for reusable medical devices, it is also the reason why many hospitals and doctors are unwilling to buy and use them.

Reusable implantable medical consumables involve many issues such as technical guarantee, economic feasibility of reuse, social ethics, and doctor-patient relationship. It requires joint research by multiple departments such as market supervision, medical insurance, health and society. To advance. The disposable non-implanted medical consumables, from the current situation, are more popular with doctors and hospitals, and the treatment of patients is relatively better. Therefore, whether to choose reusable implantable medical consumables or disposable implantable medical consumables depends on the market demand and the development of the trend.