Brussels, 12/09/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European medical technology industry association (ECOMED), has launched a joint appeal with representatives of patients and medical professionals calling for the European Union to set standards for the recycling of single use medical devices. This appeal, which is presented in the form of a manifesto aims to protect patients and personnel in hospitals. It is based on the view that despite the increase in hospital-acquired infections, antibiotic...