Consultants predict CPT market growth
Across Europe, the markets for custom procedure trays (CPTs) are poised for significant growth, according to a recent report by consultants Frost & Sullivan.
Hospitals are increasingly using CPTs or custom packs, where all single-use medical items required for a particular procedure are compiled by a CPT company and supplied in a single purpose-built sterile 'tray', offering hospitals benefits such as cost-effectiveness, quick surgical setup and improved infection control.
The consultancy's end-user study identified convenience, speed and reliability as the major factors in CPT adoption, and revealed that one in three respondents used CPTs in the operating room.
“Orthopaedics was found to be the most popular procedure where CPTs were used, followed by obstetrics and gynaecology,” said Frost & Sullivan programme leader Kavitha Ravikumar.
“Angioplasty has been identified as a key growth sector for the use of CPT and is expected to con-tinue its double digit growth in the future as well,” she added.
The majority of study respondents had no preference between either an independent company or a component manufacturer suggesting that CPT companies have not differentiated themselves in terms of creating preferences or brand integrity.
“End users are ready for CPT, but cost savings are still difficult to quantify.” Ravikumar said.
“Extensive customer education and cost-simulation studies provided by suppliers will help hospitals realise the cost savings that result from CPTs.”