Getinge Advances CSSD Automation with Automatiq to Transform Sterile Reprocessing Workflows

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CSSDs play a vital role in infection prevention and represent one of the most precise and physically demanding processes in the hospital. During traditional manual processes, CSSD professionals encounter ergonomic challenges and repetitive handling, which can cause delays, strain, and errors. Automatiq supports these essential functions to improve reliability, save valuable time, and empower CSSD professionals to focus on other critical priorities.

“Hospitals are being asked to deliver safer and more efficient care with limited resources,” says Stéphane Le Roy, President Surgical Workflows at Getinge. “With Automatiq, we’ve reimagined the logistics of sterile reprocessing, leveraging intelligent software and physical automation to address the challenges and needs of healthcare professionals.”

Coordinated automation flow is at the heart of the system:

• Automatiq Envoy is a self-navigating mobile robot designed to transport instruments between workstations, reducing manual handling and enabling staff to focus on critical value-added work
• Automatiq Depot acts as an intelligent buffer and ergonomic workstation, improving and balancing the workflow
• Automatiq Loaders, compatible with Getinge’s 8668 Washer-Disinfector and GSS67H Steam Sterilizer, ensure precise, reliable loading and unloading while minimizing contact with instruments
• It’s all orchestrated by the Automatiq Hub software, which enables an interface with third party automation providers and traceability systems, such as Getinge’s T-DOC solution for smarter logistics and consistent, data-driven reprocessing from day one.

“Automatiq marks a new era in CSSD automation,” says Jonas Magnusson, Director Automation & Infection Control Workflow at Getinge. “It’s engineered with a modular design and digital integration to evolve alongside technology advancements and the needs of hospitals. This is just the beginning.”