Medical Remanufacturing
Medical remanufacturing restores a used medical device to an “as new” functional and safety standard, complete with a matching warranty. This process enables a circular economy within the medical device sector, conserving the planet’s valuable resources while keeping costs low — all without compromising on safety or performance.
About Us
For over 25 years, Vanguard has been providing innovative solutions in the field of medical remanufacturing. As the European market leader, we enable a circular economy for medical devices, making a significant contribution to greater sustainability in healthcare. Our safe and efficient remanufacturing process extends the life span of medical devices, conserving valuable resources.
Rethink. Remanufacture.
Vanguard develops pioneering and certified medical remanufacturing processes that foster a circular economy for medical devices. This enables hospitals to reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources, and protect their budgets. We support medical facilities in operating more safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
Sustainable
We extend the product life cycle of medical devices, promoting a more sustainable future for the healthcare sector. By giving single-use medical devices a new life, we help to combat climate change and safeguard the planet’s resources.
Economical
Safe
It’s possible with Vanguard! Original Equipment Re-Manufacturing.
Through our pioneering remanufacturing processes, Vanguard extends the life cycle of single-use medical devices, contributing to a more sustainable healthcare system.
1. Collection of prepared medical devices
The healthcare facility places the pre-cleaned medical devices in the Vanguard collection box. When a collection is required, the facility contacts the Vanguard customer service team, which arranges the collection through the logistics service. The entire transport process of the medical devices can be seamlessly tracked.
2. Incoming inspection & identification
In an IT-supported incoming goods inspection, the medical devices are identified and individually labelled with a laser mark. Each medical device is given a unique identification number, which can be tracked via an IT-based tracking system through the entire production process right up to delivery to the customer. Non-recoverable or defective medical devices are rejected.
3. Remanufacturing
This phase includes dismantling the product, cleaning and disinfecting it and then reassembling it. To ensure the perfect hygiene of the restored products, these are carried out using strictly monitored, validated and certified processes. Furthermore, we do not rely on random samples, but test 100% of our products so that every single product is checked for safety and functionality. This includes a visual inspection for visible damage, a mechanical inspection of all moving parts and Vanguard Product Verification, which ensures the electrical functionality of the restored products.
4. Sterile supply packaging & sterilisation
The reconstituted products are packaged in high-quality Tyvek sterilisation pouches and visually inspected after sealing. The result is a flawless sterile barrier system. We sterilise all products using a low-temperature sterilisation process to protect the high-quality and thermolabile medical devices. Sterilisation is carried out in accordance with the required test protocols, including a product inspection. The restored medical devices are only released after a microbiological assessment has been completed
5. Dispatch of ready-to-use medical devices
After sterilisation, the medical devices are placed in protective packaging, labelled and released for delivery after a final inspection. Only then are the products sorted according to customer specifications and dispatched to our customers.
The UK – Team
Ruth Bakerson-Lowe
Business Development Manager, North, Midlands and Scotland
Bharti Trivedi
Business Development Manager, London, South East and East Anglia
Alex Harris
Business Development Manager, South Central, South West and Wales
Bianca Lund
Customer Service Lead UK
Viola Vahle
UK Country Lead and International Business Development Manager
Ulrike Marczak
CEO
Trust and Expertise
As a member of the international Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR), we work closely with leading healthcare institutions and are committed to the highest standards of quality and safety in medical remanufacturing.
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