Optimization of Surgical Compositions: A Revealing Before/After

The arrival of a new surgeon in an establishment is often synonymous with adaptation and new developments or restructuring of instrument trays.

At the request of the Clinique de l'Union in Toulouse , using the generic Atlas InWay language, we have optimized the management of surgical compositions to improve fluidity, efficiency and budgetary control , while guaranteeing the quality of the interventions.

📍 BEFORE: A Complex and Heavy Organization

Before optimization, instrument compositions were designed according to the surgeon's habits, without harmonization of references between suppliers.

Here are the main challenges encountered:

❌ 165 instrument references listed without standardization

❌ 8 distinct types of compositions , complicating management

❌ 652 instruments in circulation , weighing down sterilization flows

❌ Heterogeneous trays , with up to 43 instruments per tray

❌ Risks of errors and inefficiency in recomposition and storage

✅ AFTER: An Optimized Structure thanks to Atlas InWay

Thanks to the unification of references and the use of a common language , we were able to harmonize and rationalize the management of operating platforms.

✔️ Unification of references: 72 standardized instruments instead of 165

✔️ Creation of a PLASTIE BASE integrating common instruments

✔️ Transformation of other trays into ADDITIONS

✔️ Merging of similar compositions: going from 8 to 6 types of trays

✔️ 18% reduction in the total number of instruments ( 652 ➝ 534 )

✔️ Lighter trays : average number of instruments reduced by 25%

✔️ Purchase cost reduced by 20% , with an immediate budgetary impact

✔️ Increased adaptability to absorb increased activity

📊 Visualization of Gains: Before/After

📌 Number of compositions

🔴 Before: 8 types of trays 🟢 After: 6 types of trays

📌 Total number of instruments

🔴 Before: 652 instruments🟢 After: 534 instruments (-18%)

📌 Average number of instruments per tray

🔴 Before: 43 instruments max🟢 After: 28 instruments (-25%)

📌 Overall cost of instruments

🔴 Before: Estimated high expenses 🟢 After: Saved 20% on purchases

💡 Why does this optimization change everything?

🔹 Less handling = More speed and efficiency

🔹 Cost reduction = Immediate budget optimization

🔹 Standardization = Fewer errors and better traceability

🔹 Increased flexibility = Ability to absorb more interventions without overload

📢 Conclusion

With the common Atlas InWay language, we have simplified and streamlined surgical instrument management, improving both operational efficiency and cost control.

This approach is a revolution for operating theatres and sterilisation departments , enabling stress-free scaling up and a more fluid and efficient service .

A major advantage of this solution is that it does not tie healthcare institutions to a specific supplier . By standardizing references without imposing a catalog, Atlas InWay guarantees total freedom of purchase .

InWay is not an instrument manufacturer , but a provider of organizational solutions , allowing establishments to structure their fleet while freely choosing their suppliers according to their own criteria of quality, cost and availability.