OEM Standards for Surgical Instrument Repair

From Full Service Instrument Repairs to Instrument Refurbishing

Since our founding in 1867, Aesculap has been providing surgical technical services for medical facilities throughout the world. Aesculap Technical Services (ATS) was born from the desire to provide customers with comprehensive service offerings to support their capital investments. ATS provides medical facilities with a complete portfolio of preventative maintenance programs and repair services for surgical instruments and sterilization containers, including instruments and devices produced by other manufacturers.

Quality Difference

Aesculap is committed to a high standard of quality to ensure patient care is placed first every time. As part of this commitment, Aesculap is one of the few repair companies with validation of the repair process as well as the component parts used in our repairs. As the world’s largest OEM instrument manufacturer, we have positioned ourselves to use the same metrics of form, fit and function to extend the life of surgical assets through quality repairs. 

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Standards

As an OEM, we have a deep understanding of what ensures a properly functioning instrument. We specialize in form, fit and function, and our repairs always consider the original design.

Aesculap Technicians are trained through a rigorous on-going program led by our Master Craftsmen. Our Master Craftsmen are granted that distinction after a three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship program focused specifically on surgical instruments and devices. Technicians training to be Master Craftsmen must perfect the skills of instrument design, manufacturing and repairing, starting with a single piece of metal.

Technician examining surgical instrument

Aesculap Repairs Services Overview

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Aesculap Repairs Service Options

Aesculap repair van technicians will assist with repairs of general stainless-steel instruments, Aesculap sterile containers and laparoscopic instruments. This on-site repair service also includes refurbishment of the general stainless-steel instruments and sterile containers on an as-needed basis. 

For your convenience, Aesculap will furnish the on-site Repair POD (Trailer Repair Lab) containing all the state-of-the-art equipment for the repair and refurbishment process. This may include some of the same equipment used in the manufacturing process of Aesculap’s world-class surgical instruments and container systems.

Aesculap will furnish the in-house (Lab) repair center with equipment for the repair and refurbishment process. This may include some of the same equipment used in the manufacturing process of Aesculap’s world-class surgical instruments and container systems. With the in-house (lab) option, Aesculap will provide a certified repair technician who will be available to work with your sterile processing and surgical staff to ensure each instrument has been inspected, repaired and made fully operational.