FDA to Hold Public Workshop on Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices (June 8)
This post was written by Paul Sheives.
On June 8, 2011, FDA will hold a “Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices Workshop.” The meeting is part of FDA’s initiative to address patient exposure to inadequately-reprocessed reusable medical devices with the overall goal of reducing the risk of infection. Among the topics to be discussed at the workshop are: (1) factors affecting reprocessing quality, (2) device design as it relates to reprocessing reusable medical devices, (3) reprocessing methodologies, (4) validation methodologies, and (5) healthcare facility best practices. Registration for the meeting closes June 1, 2011, and it is also available via webcast. Attendees may also request to make a short presentation at the workshop.
