Reprocessing has emerged as an attempt to control the cost of single-use bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices despite limited data on defect rates. This study compares the defect rates, as reported by surgical teams, between original equipment manufacturer (OEM) single-use bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices and reprocessed (RP) devices. Data were retrospectively collected on 3112 devices over a 7-month period for two types of bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices. There is a significant difference (p < 0.001) in reported bipolar and ultrasound diathermy device defects between OEM and RP. OEM single-use bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices were reported to be defective more frequently than RP devices based on reports from the surgical team.
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A Comparison of the Defect Rate Between Original Equipment Manufacturer and Reprocessed Single-Use Bipolar and Ultrasound Diathermy Devices
Terrence J. Loftus
Terrence J. Loftus
Medical Director Surgical Services and Clinical Resources,
Division of Care Management,
Banner Health,
1441 N. 12th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
e-mail: Terry.Loftus@BannerHealth.com
Division of Care Management,
Banner Health,
1441 N. 12th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
e-mail: Terry.Loftus@BannerHealth.com
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Terrence J. Loftus
Medical Director Surgical Services and Clinical Resources,
Division of Care Management,
Banner Health,
1441 N. 12th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
e-mail: Terry.Loftus@BannerHealth.com
Division of Care Management,
Banner Health,
1441 N. 12th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
e-mail: Terry.Loftus@BannerHealth.com
Manuscript received July 16, 2014; final manuscript received June 8, 2015; published online August 6, 2015. Assoc. Editor: Rosaire Mongrain.
J. Med. Devices. Dec 2015, 9(4): 044501 (2 pages)
Published Online: August 6, 2015
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Received:
July 16, 2014
Revision Received:
June 8, 2015
Citation
Loftus, T. J. (August 6, 2015). "A Comparison of the Defect Rate Between Original Equipment Manufacturer and Reprocessed Single-Use Bipolar and Ultrasound Diathermy Devices." ASME. J. Med. Devices. December 2015; 9(4): 044501. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030858
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