More hospitals now include sustainability in their buying decisions. For surgical instruments, this means looking at how long products last, how much waste they create and how they are packed and shipped.
Questions hospitals are asking
- How many times can this instrument be reused?
- How much packaging comes with each item?
- Can the packaging be recycled?
- How is the product shipped?
- Can damaged instruments be repaired instead of replaced?
Reusable instruments and waste
A quality reusable instrument can replace hundreds or thousands of single-use items over its life. Reprocessing uses water and energy, but in many cases the overall waste is much lower.
Where single-use still fits
Single-use items still make sense where infection risk is high or sterilisation is not available. The goal is the right choice for each use, not one rule for everything.
Packaging
- Reduce plastic where possible
- Use recyclable cardboard for outer packing
- Pack more instruments per box to cut shipping volume
Repair and long life
Sharpening and repairing instruments extends their life and reduces waste. Ask suppliers whether they offer repairs.
What to ask at MEDICA
- Which of your products are reusable, and how many cycles are they made for?
- Can you reduce or change the packaging?
- Do you offer repair or sharpening?
Talk to Tata Surgical
Ask us about long-life reusable instruments and packaging options at Hall 10, Stand C32.
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