Study proves that Single-Use and Reusable Surgical Instruments have equivalent carbon footprint

Study Compares Carbon Footprint of Single-Use and Reusable Surgical Instruments (Orthopedic Design and Technology)
A lifecycle study performed by Solvay Specialty Polymers and Medacta found that the carbon footprint of single-use instrumentation fabricated from high-performance polymers is neutral when compared to the average CO2 equivalent annual emission of a hospital using conventional metal re-usable instrumentation. (Credit: Solvay Specialty Polymers)
Solvay Specialty Polymers, a supplier of high-performance thermoplastics, reported the results of a major study challenging perceptions tha...