October 2022
Medical Device Reprocessing Industry’s Green Servitization Model Provides Better Value for Hospitals, Lowers Carbon Footprint and Costs, Among Findings in Recently Published Study
[October 31, 2022 // Washington, DC and Berlin] A new study, published in the Journal Sustainability, provides the first detailed analysis of the trend toward
May 2022
U.S. Hospitals Could Save $2.28 Billion by Maximizing Use of Reprocessed “Single-Use” Devices, According to New Analysis from the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors
[31 May 2023 / Washington, DC and Berlin] At a time when hospitals are under unprecedented logistical and financial strain, a new industry-wide report illuminates
March 2021
Key Stakeholders, Including Representatives of the EU Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Committee of the Regions, Recognise the Urgent Need for Extending the Circular Economy to the Healthcare Sector
“Towards a More Circular, Sustainable and Economic Healthcare System in Europe” Webinar Highlights the Substantial Environmental Benefits of Medical Remanufacturing, a key Mechanism for Extending
February 2021
AMDR Reaction to Swedish Socialstyrelsen Report: Prerequisites for Reprocessing and Reusing Disposable medical Devices in Sweden
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR) applauds the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) on its thorough and evidenced report of December
January 2021
Reprocessed Devices Cut Global Warming Impact in Half
Global Warming Impact of “Single-Use” Medical Device Cut in Half When Reprocessed Device Used Instead, According to Newly Published Research in Sustainability Life Cycle Analysis
December 2020
Researchers find Reprocessing of Single Use Medical Devices Part of Urgently Needed “Circular Economy”
Researchers find Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices Part of Urgently Needed Adoption of “Circular Economy” Health Affairs Paper Finds Healthcare Supply Chains Major Sources of
November 2020
AMDR Statement on Lack of Integrity in Surgical Endoscopy Article on Certain Reprocessed LigaSure Devices
(Washington, DC – 9 November 2020) A September 9, 2020 article published in Surgical Endoscopy, “Assessing Organic Material on Single-Use Vessel Sealing Devices: A Comparative
August 2020
EU Ministries of Health Face Choice: Increase Medical Waste and Cost by Using Only Original Devices or “Opt-in” to Allow Hospitals to Partner with Regulated Remanufacturers for CE Marked, Safe Reuse of Approved Single-Use Devices
EU Commission Publishes Stringent New Common Specifications Requirements for Reprocessing Single-Use Devices, Making In-House Hospital Reprocessing “Difficult if not Impossible” EU Ministries of Health Face
July 2020
Remanufacturing Association Alliance Announces the Addition of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors
West Henrietta, New York – July 28, 2020 – The Remanufacturing Industries Council is pleased to announce the addition of the Association of Medical Device
AMDR Issues Amicus Brief on Consumer Protections
Hospitals’ Ability to Control and Maximize the Value of Medical Devices at Heart of Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court Association of Medical Device Reprocessors
May 2020
AMDR Statement – Device Collections and COVID-19
As hospitals begin to reopen to elective procedures, the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR) is pleased that all its members are fully operational. Single-use
April 2020
AMDR Statement On COVID-19 Response
For over 20 years, AMDR-member reprocessors have played an essential role in providing hospitals with FDA-regulated or CE marked, clean, disinfected and sterile medical devices.
March 2020
EU Member States Have 60 Days Until New Patient Safety-Driven Single Use Medical Device Reprocessing Regulations Go Into Effect
All EU Hospitals Required to Stop “In-House” Reuse; Member States May Opt-In to Professional Reprocessing to Drive Device Costs Down, Reduce Waste; Cost Savings Urgently
July 2019
New Data From AMDR Shows Aggressive Growth of Reprocessing Industry
Aggressive Growth by Commercial Medical Device Reprocessors Saved Hospitals and Health Systems Nearly $500M Last Year, According to 20th Anniversary Report from Association of
April 2019
NEScientific Inc. and ReNu Medical Inc. Join the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 4, 2019 – The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR), the global trade association representing the interests of the professional medical
November 2018
Cardinal Health Joins AMDR!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 2, 2018 – Today the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR) announces the addition of Cardinal Health to its membership roster.
June 2018
AMDR President Selected to Speak at 2018 CleanMed Europe
AMDR is proud to announce that Dan Vukelich has been selected to speak on medical device reprocessing at the 2018 CleanMed Europe meeting in Nijmegen,
AMDR President, Dan Vukelich, will meet with the Japanese SUD Remanufacturing Association (JRSA) in Tokyo for a roundtable event June 27
AMDR President, Dan Vukelich, will meet with the Japanese SUD Remanufacturing Association (JRSA) in Tokyo for a roundtable event June 27. This intra-industry event is dedicating
AMDR President Dan Vukelich will speak at the MedTech 2018 summit Thursday, June 14th
AMDR President Dan Vukelich will speak at the MedTech 2018 summit Thursday, June 14th on the European Medical Device Regulation and requirements on the reprocessing of single-use
AMDR President Attended AAMI’s Technical Committee Meeting This Week
AMDR attended AAMI’s technical committee meetings in Long Beach this week. Dan Vukelich, AMDR’s president, represented commercial reprocessors in standards committee meetings Tuesday dedicated to medical device