Designing Inhalers for Reuse, Remanufacture and Recycling: Circularity in Medical Devices
Blower H, Cowen D, Dean C.
Respiratory Drug Delivery 2023. Volume , 2023: 49-64.
Abstract:
Management of medical waste is a significant challenge for the healthcare industry, particularly for inhaled therapies. With most waste still being incinerated or sent to landfill, there is an ever-increasing pressure on the industry to divert waste to more sustainable end-of-life processing options. This paper explores the various options, such as reuse, remanufacture, recycling, and biodegrading, and selection of the appropriate option for a given product. We explore the role of product design and development in minimizing the burden on the environment, and ensuring waste management methods are commercially viable and feasible from a technical and regulatory perspective.
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