Medacta
GMK Efficiency Single-Use Knee System
As more outpatient facilities look
to add total knee replacements to
their caseload, a problem often
arises: Reprocessing the proce-
dure's big, heavy instrument trays
can be too tough for smaller cen-
ters with limited sterile process-
ing capabilities. To solve that
problem, Medacta has created a
single-use knee system.
The GMK Efficiency system
replaces the average 6 to 9 trays
required for total knee replace-
ments with a single set of tools
made from medical-grade com-
posite technopolymers. The tray arrives sterilized and ready to go,
reducing the risk of cross-contamination associated with reusable
instruments. It also could make set-up time quicker and easier on
your OR staff — the instruments are considerably lighter than stan-
dard metal trays.
The system does cost more than reusable instruments, but a compa-
ny rep says that it ends up being cost-effective since you're eliminat-
ing costs both associated with reprocessing and delayed or cancelled
cases caused by reprocessing problems. And while the whole system
is disposable, it's also certified carbon-neutral for those looking to
stay green. Experienced surgeons may not like the plastic feeling of
the instruments, but it's a great idea for those with lower volumes of
knee cases or surgery centers just starting out with total joints.
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