Need a better word: this item has been 'surpassed' or 'made obsolete'.?

I want to refer to an item that has been superseded, actually has been surpassed and the item is now being reused. (a piece of writing). Not looking for the word 'recycled'. Any ideas?

bjk19612011-04-12T19:47:07Z

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rehashed.

doofy2011-04-13T02:32:19Z

transcended

Doctor P2011-04-13T02:45:14Z

outdated
outmoded
noncurrent