What is InstrumentReady®?

IMS provides instrument restoration and customized solutions to ensure that instruments are ready when the surgical team is ready. Healthcare facilities partner with IMS for end to end solutions including surgical instrument repair and education, central sterile process management, customized support and management, products, and software. The InstrumentReady® approach utilizes an experienced team to evaluate institution requirements and design customized solutions. IMS Keeps the OR Moving™, which means less waiting, more efficiency, and better patient outcomes.

On-Site Support Services

Surgical Endoscopy Solutions®
Technical support before, during and after the case for minimally invasive equipment allows you to focus on the procedure at hand.

Central Sterile Process Management^sm
Custom staff education and training, improved coordination with the operating room, and complete trays, leaving the CSD in an improved state.

InstrumentReady® Process Improvement
Minimize the instances of failure and improve efficiency through customized education, training, and maintenance.

Instrument Restoration and Education

On Location Instrument Renewal
Complete Set Restoration
Stainless Instruments
Specialty Instruments
Rigid Endoscopes
Power Equipment
Minimally Invasive Instruments
Phaco and Ophthalmic Handpieces
Instrument Customization
Cameras & Fiber Optic Cables
Flexible Endoscopes

Products

IMS® Certified Pre-Owned Equipment
HD and Standard Flat Panel Monitors
Flexible Endoscope Transport System
Storage Cabinets
Procedure Carts
Rigid and Instrument Cases
Flexible Endoscope Stiffening Devices
Flexible Endoscope Leak Testers
Headlights and Light Sources
Ready to Use Instrument Foamers

Software

Tracking Software for Instrument Trays
Tracking Software for Tissue

Customer Testimonials

"Our physicians often do not even know scopes are out for repair. Our relationship with our IMS representative is such that she knows our inventory almost as well as we do." Alice McCoy, Endoscopy Manager.
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"The IMS team at St. Lucie significantly contributes to the safety and efficiency of all laparoscopic cases because of their intricate knowledge of the laparoscopic instruments and monitors." Julie Crispin, M.D. Anesthesiologist.
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"The improvements that we have experienced have been phenomenal. Through this collaborative partnership we have achieved integration of the processes between CSS and the Operating Room, a significant culture change, and most importantly the results needed for the patients and care providers." Debra Ragan Associate Vice President, UAB Hospital.
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"Since we started using the IMS tissue tracking software, our staff is able to capture essential tissue data quickly and accurately. The surgery department is now able to manage our tissue inventory much more effectively." Business Manager - Surgical Services, Trinity Medical Center.
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