What is Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR)

The Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) department at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization and organization of thousands of medical devices used for aseptic procedures for more than one million patients in Southwestern Ontario each year.

The MDR team plays a vital role in providing exceptional health care. With quality and safety as their goal, MDR works diligently behind the scenes to provide clinical partners with all the necessary instruments to seamlessly deliver patient care. 

The MDR Team

Comprised of over 120 highly-skilled MDR technicians across two campuses, each day the department reprocesses over 25,000 medical devices to facilitate the safe and effective execution of nearly 100 life-changing surgeries. The scope of services exceeds beyond perioperative care including MDR support for more than 30 specialized outpatient clinics.

Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you are interested in joining the MDR team, please visit the LHSC Careers page to view current opportunities.