We divest surplus, expired or obsolete medical countermeasures as part of our routine life-cycle management and in compliance with Treasury Board policies and directives. Our first attempt is to transfer to another federal department before the product expires, and to provinces and territories, and then we consider sale, followed by donation. As a last resort, we look at recycling and disposal options. Once expired, medical devices cannot be deployed, and are recycled or disposed of in compliance with Health Canada regulations and Treasury Board's policies and directives.
