Is the Hospital or ASC Driving your Implant Prices Down?

By kschlachter

The cost of orthopedic implants has been on a steep descent, dropping by a whopping 60% from 2010 to 2023. This significant price reduction has left many in the healthcare industry wondering how much further these prices will plummet. In the meantime, “Orthopedic Companies have increased the rate of “turns” (or “uses”) required for a…

For Immediate Release: Instrumentum Chooses the ONE TRAY® Total Solution Exclusively for it’s New Offsite Sterilization Facility

By kschlachter

To View the Full Press Release Click HERE. Newswire Link: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-one-tray-total-solution-chosen-exclusively-by-instrumentum-for-new-offsite-sterilization-facility-301958465.html?tc=eml_cleartime We are very excited to announce our new partnership with Instrumentum! Instrumentum, a leading offsite sterilization provider, has chosen to exclusively use the ONE TRAY® Total Solution at their new facility located in Boca Raton, FL. This is a huge milestone that reinforces confidence in ONE TRAY®…

Bridging the Gap in Medical Instrument, Sterilization, and Transportation

By kschlachter

In the world of sterile processing, efficiency and cost savings are paramount. Innovative Sterilization Technologies (IST), a company known for its innovative solutions, is at the forefront of revolutionizing how care is delivered. With their range of products, including ONE TRAY®, EZ-TRAX™ and ONE CART™, ONE TRAY®/IST has already made significant strides in improving instrument…

Even Sterilization Cannot Excuse Poor Cleaning Practices

By kschlachter

The global pandemic has dramatically underscored the value of infection control protocols. But, already there had been new emphasis on infection prevention and reducing readmissions due to healthcare-acquired infections — and so more attention than ever on endoscope reprocessing, says Mary Ann Drosnock, manager of clinical education for endoscopy with Healthmark Industries. “I feel like these…

Like Fine Wine, You Can’t Rush Loaner Medical Equipment

By kschlachter

When loaner trays of medical equipment first arrive at a hospital, their level of cleanliness is simply the luck of the draw. “The same challenges with loaner equipment have persisted for years,” says Bob Marrs, who spent nine years with a surgical instrument supplier, in various educational and consulting roles, and previously worked in perioperative…