Abstract
A number of groups have published their positions on reuse of hemodialyzers and concerned physicians, nurses, technicians, and patients have developed advisory guidelines to promote safe and effective reprocessing methods. Some patients have complained of situations where they perceived evidence of improper reuse techniques (P. Lundin, personal communication). A representative of the National Association for Patients on Hemodialysis and Transplant (NAPHT) has urged external controls on the grounds that vested interests may undermine the medical profession’s concern for the welfare of the patients (M. Klavins, unpublished). Certain governmental bodies agree that mandatory regulations on reuse of hemodialyzers are required to assure the public health and have promulgated mandatory standards. This chapter presents a general discussion of regulatory and standards activities followed by an analysis of the specific provisions of proposed and finalized regulations and standards (table 12-1).
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Easterling, R.E. (1986). Regulations and Standards. In: Deane, N., Wineman, R.J., Bemis, J.A. (eds) Guide to Reprocessing of Hemodialyzers. Developments in Nephrology, vol 15. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2313-6_12
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