Safe reprocessing of Single Use Devices (SUDs) - Is this possible?
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Meeting Room 1.63 - 1.64
| Tuesday, July 1, 2025 |
| 10:31 AM - 11:00 AM |
Overview
Speaker: Mr Edward Krisiunas
Speaker
Mr Edward Krisiunas
WNWN International
Safe reprocessing of Single Use Devices (SUDs) - Is this possible?
Abstract
The reprocessing of Single Used Devices in healthcare has evolved during the past 25 years
into a regulated industry with standards. With much interest in sustainability, what does the
science tell us about the safety of these devices post processing.. Should we consider the
recycling of these devices versus reprocessing or remanufacturing? What standards have evolved? What are the infectious disease risks associated with reprocessing and what does the data show when compared to devices used once and only once. Participants will increase
their knowledge regarding the current status of an interesting as well as contentious topic
with the ever-expanding interest of healthcare technology on the environment.
into a regulated industry with standards. With much interest in sustainability, what does the
science tell us about the safety of these devices post processing.. Should we consider the
recycling of these devices versus reprocessing or remanufacturing? What standards have evolved? What are the infectious disease risks associated with reprocessing and what does the data show when compared to devices used once and only once. Participants will increase
their knowledge regarding the current status of an interesting as well as contentious topic
with the ever-expanding interest of healthcare technology on the environment.
Biography
Mr. Krisiunas is the principal of WNWN International, Inc. – a consulting firm specializing in the areas of health care waste management, infection prevention, and occupational safety for health care. He has 43 years of experience in the healthcare and healthcare waste management industry. He has worked internationally with
• >60 countries specifically related to health care waste management and infection prevention. is currently working with USAID, UNDP, UNIDO, UN GEF, ASLM, APHL, WB, WHO, OECS, GTZ, ADB, IFC, DHS/USDA, CDC, and The Global Fund.
• Mr. Krisiunas was the lead consultant for CDC and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine on the management of Guanidine Thiocyanate (GTC) containing waste from HIV Viral Load and Early Infant Diagnosis in 27 African countries.
• He is a member of various organizations related to health care waste management, infection prevention, and Biosafety and has
• Contributed to the WHO Management of Waste from Healthcare Activities, 2nd edition (2014), and the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC)
• Current chair of the ISWA Working Group on Healthcare Waste (2022-2026). Active member since 1998.
He holds a B.S. Medical Technology, Western Connecticut State College and a Master’s Degree in Public Health, University of Connecticut.
