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Sanitize Devices: Clean or sanitize the devices according to the manufacturers specifications.
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Monitor Recalls and Maintain Records: Medical devices continue to be subject to any warnings, bans, or recalls issued by the FDA. Keep ordinary business records regarding inventory and consumers. Such records would be important in the event of a recall or warning issues about a device. Know whether or not a particular type of device passed through the program, what repairs or services were performed on the device, which consumer possesses the device and how to contact that consumer to inform him/her of the recall or warning.
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Report Adverse Events: The FDA does not require that reutilizers report incidents of serious injury or death involving a device to the FDA or to the device manufacturer. However, programs should keep records of any complaints or reports of such incidents.
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Understand and Apply State Statutes and Regulations: Some states have chosen to regulate the reutilization of medical devices. Programs should consult the applicable state statutes and regulations to be sure they are in compliance with state or local law.