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DGHS Issues Warning on Reusing Single-Use Medical Devices
The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a warning against the reuse of single-use medical devices and disposable surgical items in healthcare facilities across India. In a letter addressed to various state officials, the DGHS highlighted that some private hospitals have been reusing these items, particularly in critical specialties like Cardiology and Neurosurgery, despite their designation for single use. This practice poses significant risks to patient safety, including potential cross-infection and device malfunction. The DGHS has urged all states and Union Territories to enforce strict measures to prevent this unsafe practice.
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