Man Bites Dog: Medical-Device Makers vs. Corrupt Hospital Purchasing Outfits

Bnet: Man Bites Dog: Medical-Device Makers vs. Corrupt Hospital Purchasing Outfits (10/13/10):

The device makers themselves have tried to limit competition from firms that reprocess medical devices. Although the FDA has said the reprocessed devices are safe, the device manufacturers insist that their products must be thrown out after a single use to safeguard patients.