| contributor author | Loftus, Terrence J. | |
| date accessioned | 2017-05-09T01:21:57Z | |
| date available | 2017-05-09T01:21:57Z | |
| date issued | 2015 | |
| identifier issn | 1932-6181 | |
| identifier other | med_009_04_044501.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl/handle/yetl/159191 | |
| description abstract | Reprocessing has emerged as an attempt to control the cost of singleuse 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) singleuse bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices and reprocessed (RP) devices. Data were retrospectively collected on 3112 devices over a 7month 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 singleuse bipolar and ultrasound diathermy devices were reported to be defective more frequently than RP devices based on reports from the surgical team. | |
| publisher | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) | |
| title | A Comparison of the Defect Rate Between Original Equipment Manufacturer and Reprocessed Single Use Bipolar and Ultrasound Diathermy Devices | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 9 | |
| journal issue | 4 | |
| journal title | Journal of Medical Devices | |
| identifier doi | 10.1115/1.4030858 | |
| journal fristpage | 44501 | |
| journal lastpage | 44501 | |
| identifier eissn | 1932-619X | |
| tree | Journal of Medical Devices:;2015:;volume( 009 ):;issue: 004 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext | |
