US hospitals are increasingly looking to medical device reprocessing as a long-term strategy to save money, reduce their waste and greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen their supply chains. Cardinal Health’s Sustainable Technologies business is working to meet this demand and help hospitals achieve significant savings through single-use device (SUD) collections and reprocessing services. A report by the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors noted that in 2021, US hospitals and surgical centres saved more than US$412 million through reprocessing.
Alongside this, Cardinal Health’s Sustainable Technologies has entered into an agreement with Innovative Health, a specialty reprocessing company and leader in cardiology device reprocessing. The agreement expands product portfolio offerings for Sustainable Technologies in an area historically not included in its reprocessing programme.
“The success and reputation of Sustainable Technologies in the reprocessing industry demonstrates Cardinal Health’s commitment to doing the right thing for patients, hospitals and the environment,” said Rick Ferreira, CEO, Innovative Health. “We are proud to be invited to participate in their company’s device reprocessing programme to drive cost savings for their partner hospitals.”
Founded in 2015 by a team of reprocessing pioneers, Innovative Health helps EP labs reduce procedure costs, so they can adopt newer and better technology and improve patient care. With FDA clearances to reprocess nearly 50 advanced EP and cardiology devices – among some of the most expensive and complex medical devices used – the company offers an impactful portfolio of products in the market, both in terms of savings and carbon emission reduction.