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Centre directs states to enforce ban on reuse of single-use medical devices

Centre directs states to enforce ban on reuse of single-use medical devices

The Centre has directed all states and union territories to enforce a ban on reusing single-use medical devices. The directive follows reports that sterilised items were being reused in hospitals, which raises patient safety and regulatory compliance concerns. The government has asked states to act on the ban.

Source: ET HealthWorld ↗

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