PART 1 IN A SERIES ON THE HIGH COST OF LOW QUALITY Many healthcare facilities approach instrument repair reactively. An instrument breaks, becomes dull, or fails inspection—then it gets sent out for repair. While this approach may seem cost effective initially, reactive-only repair strategies often create higher long-term expenses, operational instability, and avoidable OR disruptions.…

PART 2 IN A SERIES ON THE HIGH COST OF LOW QUALITY Not all surgical instrument repairs are equal. In today’s healthcare environment, repair vendors are often evaluated primarily on price. But while low-cost repairs may appear attractive on paper, poor repair quality frequently creates operational problems that ripple throughout SPD and the OR. The…

PART 3 IN A SERIES ON THE HIGH COST OF LOW QUALITY Healthcare facilities are under constant pressure to reduce spending. As budgets tighten and supply costs rise, many hospitals and surgery centers are turning toward lower-cost surgical instruments in an effort to control expenses. At first glance, the decision makes sense. A lower purchase…