title: Single-use devices should not be reused.
abstract: The reuse of disposable medical devices is a recent phenomenon in health care delivery and poses a problem for hospitals and others.
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007688:Kidneys, Artificial / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D014481:United States