Wondering: can a previously used product be re-admitted into inventory to be sold as new (assuming it meets all applicable requirements)?
For example:
For context, I'm in the medical device realm, so if anyone knows of any specific regulations prohibiting (or advising against) such practice, please let me know.
...but otherwise, I would still like to know what others think of this practice in general.
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P.S. I seem to recall a similar discussion in a previous thread, but couldn't find it. If this is the case, my apologies - kindly just reply with the link, and we can continue the discussion in the existing thread.
For example:
- We have a product whose final acceptance testing consists of 3 tests.
- A product gets returned that appears to have no defects (customer has not complained of any defects).
- Upon return, we address any aesthetic issues (replace any scratched/scuffed enclosures, ensure it is clean,...), and then repeat the 3 acceptance tests. All tests pass.
- Can this unit be then re-sold as new, or must it be given a separate designation (e.g. "used", "pre-owned", or "refurbished")?
For context, I'm in the medical device realm, so if anyone knows of any specific regulations prohibiting (or advising against) such practice, please let me know.
...but otherwise, I would still like to know what others think of this practice in general.
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P.S. I seem to recall a similar discussion in a previous thread, but couldn't find it. If this is the case, my apologies - kindly just reply with the link, and we can continue the discussion in the existing thread.