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Reprocessing single-use medical devices offers potential economic and environmental benefits, yet concerns persist regarding device integrity and safety. Under the European Union Medical Device Regulation, reprocessing is permitted if national laws allow it; however, implementation varies across Member States. This systematic literature review evaluates the safety and performance of reprocessed cardiac EP catheters originally intended for single use.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following PRISMA guidelines, literature searches of PubMed and Embase identified in vitro and in vivo studies that examined the safety and functionality of reprocessed EP catheters. Key outcomes included infection risk, device sterility, mechanical and electrical integrity, and adverse events. Twelve studies (four in vivo and eight in vitro) involving &amp;gt;1200 patients and multiple catheter brands were included. Under stringent reprocessing protocols, reprocessed EP catheters showed comparable safety and mechanical performance to new devices. However, gaps remain in evidence regarding prion and fungal contamination, the maximum number of safe reprocessing cycles, and the detection of rare complications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The absence of adverse events and reliable performance associated with reprocessed EP catheters reported in this study may encourage European countries that have not yet authorized single-use medical device reprocessing to consider its adoption. 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