It could be significant that it's specifically related to medical equipment.

There was an incident in Canada around 10 years ago where a disposable 
colonoscope was being reused after being sterilized.  The doctor noticed 
brown material on it before using it so he didn't.  When it was tested there 
was live bacteria found on it.

Plastics can't be properly sterilized, and certain medical devices should 
not be reused.

Jason

From: "Russell McMahon" <apptech@paradise.net.nz>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:38 AM



> This specifically relates to the refurbishment of medical equipment or
> of components of such which are intended for single use or for
> disposal when used/full etc. It seems to have applicability to other
> areas such as inkjet or laser printer cartridge clones, or the
> refilling thereof and will have even wider application to all sorts of
> products which have parts that are expended. Especially applicable to
> "trojan horse" products where the product is almost given away with
> profits expected to be made on consumables.


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