I work in a hospital surgical suite and I do not believe that implanted devises of any kind can be reused. If there is even the slightest break in the packaging of any of our joint replacements, pacemakers, etc they are discarded immediately and I am happy to say at no cost to the patient.....

With MRSA and VRE no chances are taken with anything that comes in contact with a patient who is having a invasive procedure.
Antibiotic resistant organisms is a term that is become all too familiar in this world today.
Have a good evening,
Judy