JAYABALAN, M2012-12-042012-12-041995JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS. 10; 1; 97-112https://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/1077Problems associated with reprocessing of disposable medical devices such as hemodialysers with resterilization for reuse and changes in material properties with resterilization of polymeric (PVC, polypropylene, polyester, polycarbonate) materials intended for development of disposable devices are reviewed. Reprocessing of hospital supplies, polystyrene microtiter plate and angiographic catheter for reuse is also discussed.Sterilization