THE ProcedurePak THAT SAVES TIME, PREVENTS INFECTIONS, AND IMPROVES LIVES
The Use of Customized Surgical Packs as a Factor in Optimizing Surgical Procedures
Efficient time management in the operating room, ensuring quality, and preventing healthcare-associated infections are three major challenges for every modern hospital organization. Mölnlycke, with decades of experience in medical equipment, introduces an innovative approach: the customized surgical ProcedurePak® / Trays, which promise—and deliver—a new era of efficiency and safety in the surgical environment.
ProcedurePak® / Trays are designed based on the actual needs of each medical team. Their philosophy is simple yet revolutionary: all disposable consumables and single-use instruments required for a specific surgical procedure are consolidated into one sterile, ready-to-use pack. This approach provides immediate reduction of preparation time by up to 40%, streamlining the workflow in the OR while minimizing errors, shortages, and material waste. Hospitals that have adopted ProcedurePak® have seen a notable increase in the number of surgeries performed—up to 18% more interventions—alongside annual savings of over 1,000 staff hours and a total financial benefit exceeding €50,000.
Another key advantage of ProcedurePak® is the reduction of hospital-acquired infections. The use of sterile single-use drapes and consumables, specifically tailored to each procedure, drastically lowers the risk of cross-contamination. In contrast, traditional reusable drapes, even when properly sterilized, may retain residues of proteins, detergents, or microbes, increasing the risk of infection for both patients and staff. With ProcedurePak®, every surgery starts with a sealed, sterile, and complete pack, opened only immediately before the procedure, ensuring maximum safety and compliance with international standards.
But Mölnlycke doesn’t stop at efficiency and safety. ProcedurePak® now also incorporate eco-conscious innovations, making them a truly sustainable solution. Many packs now carry ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) credentials, verifying the use of renewable raw materials and reduced carbon emissions throughout manufacturing, logistics, and disposal. For instance, newer items in the ProcedurePak®, such as the Mayo table cover, are now telescopically folded, reducing their volume and cutting weight by 20% without compromising functionality. Additionally, materials now include up to 14% renewable content, with a simultaneous 15% reduction in carbon footprint.
The versatility of ProcedurePak® makes them ideal for any surgical specialty. Whether it’s laparoscopic procedures like cholecystectomies or hernia repairs, orthopedic joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), or short-duration and day surgeries, each pack can be fully customized. Mölnlycke’s teams work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that the final product meets their exact technical and operational requirements.
The success of ProcedurePak® implementation is clearly reflected in real-world examples across Europe. In Finland, the restructuring of existing packs into four specialized, color-coded ProcedurePak® led to a 17% increase in surgeries. In France, their use allowed an increase of 37.5% in surgical procedures across eight operating rooms. In Belgium, hospitals that adopted them reported a 10% annual increase in total surgical interventions.
In conclusion, ProcedurePak® are far more than just a different way to package materials. They represent a holistic solution that ensures patient safety, supports clinical staff, boosts productivity, reduces costs, and promotes environmental responsibility. This is the kind of technological innovation that brings surgical care one step closer to perfection.
