Hospital Responsibility Concerns?
Things to Consider
Is there any staff time required for collecting devices?
There is no counting, sorting, cleaning or packaging. It is as simple as throwing devices into a ReNu Medical collection container conveniently located where the devices are normally discarded.
How are my devices collected, cleaned and disinfected?
ReNu Medical will place collection containers in the hospital unit and in-service the staff. ReNu Medical maintains the responsibility of collecting, reprocessing, and returning medical devices to the hospital. All recovered devices undergo a thorough initial hand cleaning designed to eliminate bio-burden and enhance appearance. Cleaned devices are sorted for disinfection. Our process is redundantly verified and High Level Disinfection is assured.
What is the implementation process?
ReNu Medical representatives meet with your facility to in-service and set up device collection locations within the hospital. The facility can begin collecting devices immediately. ReNu Medical handles all the details; from pick up to delivery.
Will reprocessed devices pose residual germicide exposure or carcinogenic threats to staff and patients?
No. ReNu Medical is the ONLY reprocessor that utilizes pasteurization technology exclusively. Devices are not subjected to harsh chemical sterilants of any kind. Our process is 100% non-toxic and the only bi-product is hot water.
Does my hospital always receive our original devices after reprocessing?
ReNu Medical does not take ownership of medical devices to be reprocessed. ReNu performs reprocessing services in compliance with FDA guidelines and returns only the devices that have passed all of our stringent quality system criteria prior to returning to the originating hospital. Device segregation and return of the original device to the original hospital is assured using a unique identifier attached to individual devices.
How does ReNu Medical determine and document the number of times an item has been reprocessed?
ReNu Medical's Re-TracTM custom device tracking and reporting system and software is designed to make available valuable information detailing unit compliance, device discard rate, and facility cost-benefit. Advanced barcode technology is used to provide immediate and ongoing data for ensuring documentation.
How is a reprocessed device functionally tested?
ReNu Medical utilizes end point testing to functionally test 100% of the devices before they are returned to the hospital for patient use. All reprocessed devices meet OEM specifications.
How long does ReNu Medical take to reprocess my devices and return them to my hospital?
ReNu Medical offers the quickest turn-around time in the industry. Your hospital receives the same devices we ship from your hospital today: in two weeks. This quick turn-around time allows for accurate inventory management. Others may make similar claims, however, these are devices collected 4-6 weeks earlier. Although you receive a shipment from them every week, your actual turn time (for the same devices removed from your hospital) is frequently in excess of 8 weeks.
Should my facility charge full price for a reprocessed single use medical device?
Yes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) agrees with the FDA that since a reprocessed device is "substantially equivalent" to a new device, Medicare will pay for devices used in outpatient procedure. For inpatient services, Medicare and most insurance companies use a patient diagnosis payment system; a fixed reimbursement according to the patient diagnosis. Hospitals then utilize "best practices" within that reimbursement- including approved reprocessed medical devices.
What about hospital liability?
There has never been a confirmed patient or staff adverse incident from the use of a reprocessed non-critical or semi-critical device. ReNu Medical maintains a $5,000,000.00 transferable liability insurance policy.
