The European market for custom procedure trays (CPTs) is set for rapid growth of over 12% by 2015 – driven by the need to deliver improved efficiencies and infection control. Studies suggest that time savings of up to 59% can be achieved when preparing the operating room, while the number of procedures performed at one hospital increased by 47%.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan1 has highlighted the cost benefit of Custom Procedure Trays (CPTs). According to the report, Western European Markets for Custom Procedure Trays, CPTs provide off-the-shelf convenience to hospitals, reduce costs and lead to more efficient operating rooms (OR) with faster turnaround times. Moreover, the report claims that once hospitals have converted to CPTs, they are unlikely to convert back. In the report, Frost & Sullivan states that the OR CPT market earned revenues of $261.3 million in 2008 and predicts that this will reach $776.4 million in 2015. Orthopaedic clinics in particular will contribute to growth in this rapidly expanding market, according to research analyst, Jolize Gerber. “Orthopaedic procedures have a very high penetration level of CPT due to the fact that orthopaedic surgeries require many components,” he explained. “This fact, coupled with the need for speed and a sterile environment, have facilitated the rapid adoption of trays.” General surgery and cardiovascular surgery are further considered to be highgrowth areas for OR CPT.
The enforcement of stricter infection control measures has, in recent years, caused many central sterile supply departments in hospitals to close down. This has greatly benefited the uptake of CPTs, the report claims. “CPTs ensure compliance with safety standards set by the Medical Device Directive, as well as contribute to the reduction of any nosocomial and iatrogenic infections in the OR,” Jolize Gerber continued. “Clinical studies have proved that CPTs can reduce infection rates by as much as 11%.” The uptake of OR CPTs has been greatly driven by this factor as the prevention of intra- and post-operative wound infections is an essential requirement during surgery. Nosocomial infections can extend a hospital stay by several days, even in the most favourable scenarios, and constitute an additional cost factor. The use of CPTs subsequently limits costs to hospitals by ensuring compliance with safety standards and lowering the risk of infections.
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