EBME has been contacted by a concerned member interested in finding ways to reduce waste sent out with NEW equipment. This may include manuals, CD's, data sticks etc.

In some instances, hospitals buy large volumes of equipment and (because EU laws say manufacturers must provide information with every device) EBME Deptartments can be swamped with CDs, data sticks, manuals etc.

One example given was 300 thermometers all delivered with 300 CDs, and 300 user manuals (most of which went straight into the bin).

How can our members petition the EU to change the regulations on how device information is provided by manufacturers?

What do you, our members, think about this issue?

I am happy to work with you to take any ideas forward to the regulators. Let us have this debate here....


Be Proactive and reactive.