| Title | Circular economy for medical devices: Barriers, opportunities and best practices from a design perspective |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 3182 |
| Authors | Hoveling, T; Nijdam, AS; Monincx, M; Faludi, J; Bakker, C |
| Title | Circular economy for medical devices: Barriers, opportunities and best practices from a design perspective |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | In an era of electronics-driven healthcare, the disposability of many medical devices raises environmental concerns. Transitioning these devices towards a circular economy, involving practices like reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling, holds promise. Our paper explores this transition through desk research, literature review, and expert interviews, examining the current state of circular design in electronic medical devices. We unveil barriers, opportunities, and design recommendations for circularization. First, we highlight the circularity potential of medical devices currently on the market, implementing e.g. refuse, reuse, recycle, etc. Second, we present barriers for circular medical device design, (e.g. (perceived) safety and infection risks, (perceived) regulatory difficulties, financial constraints, and difficulties in collection and separation) and opportunities to overcome these barriers. Finally, we present 29 design-specific recommendations for creating circular medical devices. Our insights into circular healthcare practices urge design engineers to integrate sustainable principles into medical device development without compromising safety, quality, or functionality. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107719 |
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