[b][AUCKLAND, 02/01/2018][/b] - Recent reports in a reputable New Zealand newspaper have put forward the disturbing claim that some hospitals are using incorrect or inferior medical supplies sourced from hardware stores. Furthermore, it is also claimed that there are instances where single-use devices have been used and are being used multiple times.

[b]Proper Use of Single-Use Medical Devices[/b]

Single-use medical devices are supposed to be disposed of after their initial use. However, as hospitals and medical establishments weigh the need to balance their books with the need to provide high standards in care, some are willing to stretch the usage of the device beyond what they were designed for.

The main reason why single-use medical device is used is to give every patient a sterile device for their surgical procedure. This limits the transfer of any possible infection from one patient to another. It also ensures that each procedure is performed with a device which is in pristine condition.

It may seem that using single-use device would be a drain on the resources of a medical facility; however, it is important to bear in mind that single-use devices require no maintenance or repairs. Also, time is not required to clean them and the costs of reprocessing are saved. They are guaranteed to be sterile, require no cleaning, and give peace of mind to both patient and surgeon.

[b]Single-Use Medical Devices by Hallmark Surgical[/b]

Hallmark Surgical offers different types of single-use medical devices for various types of surgery. For electrosurgical procedures, they offer single-use bipolar forceps that are guaranteed to have uncompromised tip quality. They are available in either silver alloy NSI non-stick tips or stainless steel tips. They are used to access deeper wounds in harder to reach areas such as the neck, breast and abdominal area.

[b]About Hallmark Surgical[/b]

Hallmark Surgical provides specialist medical devices and equipment for medical establishments in New Zealand and Australia. Their devices are applicable for both minor and major surgical procedures and are available in both single-use and reusable options. All of their devices help medical establishments maintain excellent healthcare.

To know more about Hallmark Surgical, call 0800 673 728 or visit [b]https://hallmarksurgical.com[/b].