R E P R O C E S S E D S U R G I C A L D E V I C E S

Product Summary:

Product Availability: Reprocessed laparoscopic devices are distributed to

customers in case quantities similar to those of the original manufacturers,

and packaged in chipboard dispenser boxes in quantities of six. Reprocessed

suture passers are packaged in chipboard dispenser boxes in quantities of

five and include three components: suture passer, 5mm suture passer guide

and 12mm suture passer guide.

Decontamination and Cleaning: Once insulation is removed, laparoscopic

devices are rinsed, soaked, brushed, and sonicated in enzymatic detergent

to remove contaminants. Inner lumens of devices are flushed with cleaning

solution. Tips on devices with electro-cautery properties are pressure

washed to restore original appearance.

Suture passers are rinsed, soaked, brushed, and sonicated in enzymatic

detergent to remove contaminants. Inner lumens of devices are flushed

with cleaning solution.

Includes models originally manufactured by Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Covidien

Used in laparoscopic general, gynecological, urological and bariatric surgery

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICES

Laparoscopic devices are disassembled prior to cleaning

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE TESTING

SHARPENING

PACKAGING

Performance Testing: All reprocessed laparoscopic devices are tested for

smooth shearing action. New insulation is applied to laparoscopic devices

with electro-cautery properties. Devices with electro-cautery properties

are subjected to dielectric strength testing to ensure integrity of the

insulation. Plungers of reprocessed suture passers are actuated to confirm

smoothness of the action.

Visual Inspection and Sharpening: After a unique identification bar code

is applied, all devices are visually inspected under magnification for

scratches, cracks and any other damage. Laparoscopic scissors are

sharpened and realigned using proprietary equipment.

Packaging: Reprocessed laparoscopic devices are protected in rigid plastic

trays with Tyvek® lids, and sealed with validated equipment.

Sterilization: Ethylene oxide sterilization is validated as per ANSI/AAMI/

ISO 11135 to a sterility assurance level of 10-6. Ethylene oxide residuals

do not exceed maximum allowable limits of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7.

Laparoscopic Devices

Suture Passers

$46,899

$12,764

2,144 lbs.

31 lbs.

Device Type Waste Diversion Estimate

*Savings estimates are based on best-demonstrated practices at a hospital with an average of 250 beds. A hospital’s true savings potential is not realized immediately; rather, savings may increase over time as reprocessing is continuously embraced by staff as a standard best practice.

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MKT8004 REV B

Annual Savings Estimate*