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The Future of Reprocessed Used Medical Equipment

Global Medical Device Podcast · 11 Nov 2022 · 48m · Episode 289

What this episode covers

Scott Carson, founder of US Medical, Inc. and a key architect of the eBay Healthcare Marketplace, discusses the rapid acceleration of the secondary market for used medical devices, driven by the pandemic and recessionary pressures. He argues that manufacturers must shift from restricting resale to supporting the entire product lifecycle, including reprocessing and resale, to remain competitive. Carson highlights the current lack of regulatory oversight in unregulated marketplaces like eBay and Alibaba, advocating for 'trust enablers' such as certified reprocessing facilities and traceability systems to ensure patient safety and device performance.

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early-stage companies

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US Medical, Inc., eBay, Alibaba, Greenlight Guru, Pfizer, Amgen, Ford, McKesson, Viking, Tesla, Apple

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