# The Future of Reprocessed Used Medical Equipment

- Show: [Global Medical Device Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast)
- Published: 2022-11-11
- Length: 48m
- Episode: 289
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment
- Listen: https://podcast.greenlight.guru/episode/the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=0) Introduction: Scott Carson and the history of online healthcare marketplaces
- [6:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=406) The pandemic as an accelerant for digital adoption in healthcare
- [15:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=926) The unregulated secondary market: eBay, Alibaba, and counterfeit risks
- [24:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=1456) Manufacturer strategies: Restricting resale vs. supporting the lifecycle
- [33:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=2013) Global secondary markets: Medical devices in developing regions and crisis zones
- [38:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=2285) The case for regulation and 'trust enablers' in the used device market
- [44:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-11-11-the-future-of-reprocessed-used-medical-equipment#t=2682) US Medical's platform: Building trust through reprocessing and certified technicians

## Topics

- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

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

## Related episodes from other shows

- [S1E35 Harley-Davidson, Device Reprocessing, & Keeping a High Level Perspective | Tim Rempfer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-04-s1e35-harley-davidson-device-reprocessing-keeping-a-high-level-perspective-tim-r) (Being an Engineer)
- [Medical Kits, They're The Future](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-03-30-medical-kits-theyre-the-future) (The Amp Hour)
- [Medical Electronics Education with Mark Palmeri](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2025-12-22-medical-electronics-education-with-mark-palmeri) (The Amp Hour)
- [70 - Charlie Webb from Van Der Stahl Scientific](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-08-19-70-charlie-webb-from-van-der-stahl-scientific) (People of Packaging)
- [Supply Chain Challenges in Medical Device Manufacturing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2025-06-17-supply-chain-challenges-in-medical-device-manufacturing) (OnTrack)

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