Waste handling
The majority of the products provided by Mölnlycke® shall be disposed of as clinical waste. Always follow the instructions in the user manuals, local regulations and state laws.
Packaging
All Mölnlycke packaging made of corrugated board or cardboard are recyclable and should be separated and recycled in accordance to local regulations. If additional local sorting instructions apply (e.g. in France and Spain), these packaging materials should be sorted accordingly. Mölnlycke has joined EPR schemes for packaging on the markets where such schemes are mandatory.
Electronic devices
Electronic devices provided by Mölnlycke, which are not considered to be infected prior to end-of-life, must be separated from clinical waste. These products can be identified via the crossed over waste bin logo.
Affected Mölnlycke products are;
- Avance® Solo pump (8880050, 8881020, 8881030, 8881035, 9994152), only the pump - not canister or dressings
- Avance® Solo Adapt (9994152), only the pump - not canister or dressings
- Pulsed Lavage AC power supply (975222, 9752010, 9752020, 9752030, 9752040), only the power supply – not the single-use handpieces
In accordance to the requirements set out in the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, Mölnlycke provides arrangements for the treatment, recycling and recovery of the electronic devices specified within many countries in Europe via our partner EARN. Click on EARN facility locator to generate a delivery address to the nearest approved facility.
The customer must arrange for the transportation (incl. costs) to the specified EARN facility. Mölnlycke will then cover the costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of the equipment. Ensure to pack the waste in accordance with applicable packing instructions. If there is no EARN facility available for your market, please contact your local Mölnlycke Customer Care.
If more convenient for the customer, equivalent internal waste handling procedures already in place at the health care facilities can also be used.
Batteries
Batteries from electronic devices provided by Mölnlycke must be separated from the clinical waste before disposal.
Affected Mölnlycke products are;
- Avance® Solo pump (8880050, 8881020, 8881030, 8881035, 9994152)
- Avance® Solo Adapt (9994152)
- Pulsed Lavage System Battery (9750001, 9750003, 2324050)
Mölnlycke has joined EPR schemes for batteries on markets where such schemes are mandatory.