Educating the UV Device Purchaser

Our panelists urge hospitals to start with education by helping purchasers and leaders understand the difference between a “product” and an FDA-regulated medical device and use the FDA’s public listings to verify status before buying. If the indications for use sound like a medical device claim, check FDA clearance/approval and recall history, and remember these UV systems are adjuncts—they come after manual cleaning and disinfection.