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We are proud to announce the release of our latest white paper

Sustainability in Medical Devices – Implications for Manufacturers and Regulators

In June 2025, confinis published a white paper on sustainability in the medical device industry, highlighting the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The healthcare industry contributes to 5% of global carbon emissions, with single-use medical devices accounting for approximately 80% of this footprint. Despite this, sustainability adoption in MedTech has been slow due to regulatory constraints prioritizing safety over environmental considerations.

This white paper explores how medical device companies can integrate sustainability across the product lifecycle, from design and development to manufacturing, packaging, and disposal, while anticipating evolving regulations and international standards. It provides practical insights and compliance-oriented strategies for sustainability leaders, product developers, and regulatory professionals.

What’s Inside

  • Sustainability Across the Device Lifecycle

    Learn how sustainability considerations must be integrated from design to disposal, addressing energy use, materials, and waste reduction.

  • Design & Development Challenges

    Explore strategies to reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials and design choices — and the regulatory hurdles involved.

  • Manufacturing, Packaging & Distribution

    Understand how greener production methods, smarter supplier practices, and eco-friendly packaging can minimize carbon footprint.

  • The Case of Single-Use Devices (SUDs)

    Examine the growing impact of disposable devices, legislation gaps, and opportunities for reprocessing to cut emissions in half.

  • Relevant Standards & Regulatory Trends

    Review evolving international standards (ISO 14001, ISO 20400, IEC 60601-1-9) and upcoming EU/Swiss regulations shaping sustainability compliance.

If you are working with medical devices and aiming to integrate sustainability into your strategy, this white paper is essential reading. It breaks down the environmental impact across the device lifecycle and provides clear insights into design, manufacturing, packaging, and disposal. Whether you are addressing single-use device challenges, exploring reprocessing options, or aligning with evolving international standards, you’ll find actionable guidance to strengthen your compliance strategy while reducing your environmental footprint.


Download the White Paper

Download now and take the first step toward building a sustainable medical device strategy that meets future regulatory expectations!”

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At confinis, we provide expert guidance to help medical device manufacturers navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Get in touch with us today to ensure compliance and innovation go hand in hand.