Durability and Cost-Minimization of Reprocessed Surgical Drills
Author(s)
Lucas G. Scultori, Pharmacy Student1, Gustavo Oliveira, BSc1, CRISTINA N. FERREIRA, Sr., MBA, MSc, PharmD1, Tatiane Chuvas, DEng2, Matheus Mendes, D.Sc2, Miguel F. de Medeiros, MBA3;
1B.Braun Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 3B. Braun Brazil, Market Access, São Paulo, Brazil
1B.Braun Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 3B. Braun Brazil, Market Access, São Paulo, Brazil
Presentation Documents
OBJECTIVES: To assess lifespan and perform cost-minimization analysis of surgical drills for the Brazilian market.
METHODS: This study investigated the performance and economic viability of four types of surgical drills subjected to wear tests on ex vivo tissue, simulating surgical conditions. The drills were analyzed after seven uses by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Then, a cost-minimization analysis was (disposable vs reprocessable drills) assuming the same clinical efficacy between both. The costs were extracted from Brasíndice table.
RESULTS: The results indicate that the tools maintained their original characteristics, suggesting high durability. When comparing the costs of disposable and reusable drills, we observed a significant saving of up to 92% (R$ 4021.00 vs R$ 300.86), which represents a considerable potential to optimize healthcare spending.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study suggest that the use of reprocessed drills, when carried out under well-structured cleaning and sterilization protocols, represents cost savings without compromising the quality and safety of surgical procedures
METHODS: This study investigated the performance and economic viability of four types of surgical drills subjected to wear tests on ex vivo tissue, simulating surgical conditions. The drills were analyzed after seven uses by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Then, a cost-minimization analysis was (disposable vs reprocessable drills) assuming the same clinical efficacy between both. The costs were extracted from Brasíndice table.
RESULTS: The results indicate that the tools maintained their original characteristics, suggesting high durability. When comparing the costs of disposable and reusable drills, we observed a significant saving of up to 92% (R$ 4021.00 vs R$ 300.86), which represents a considerable potential to optimize healthcare spending.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study suggest that the use of reprocessed drills, when carried out under well-structured cleaning and sterilization protocols, represents cost savings without compromising the quality and safety of surgical procedures
Conference/Value in Health Info
2025-05, ISPOR 2025, Montréal, Quebec, CA
Value in Health, Volume 28, Issue S1
Code
EE387
Topic
Economic Evaluation
Disease
SDC: Injury & Trauma, SDC: Neurological Disorders, STA: Surgery