To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to conduct a study to assess the potential for expanding the safe and effective use of reprocessed single-use devices, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study evaluating the potential for safely expanding the use of reprocessed single-use medical devices, primarily affecting hospitals, third-party reprocessing companies, and patients. The investigation must prioritize patient safety and infection prevention while examining current regulatory pathways, operational feasibility, and financial or environmental impacts. Key areas of focus include comparing third-party reprocessors with in-house hospital processing and addressing liability issues if a reprocessed device fails. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress listing devices suitable for reprocessing and providing recommendations for programs that support safe reuse.