FAQ

The reprocessing unit for medical devices (AEMP) at the University Hospital Zurich is a modern facility with a professional range of services. We have summarized and answered the most frequently asked questions about the AEMP for you.

Yes, processing for external/third parties is possible. For further details, please use the contact form.

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Various throughput times are possible. Standard delivery times (including transportation) of between 24 and 48 hours are offered. Shorter delivery times are subject to agreement.

There is sufficient technical capacity available for treatment, so that treatment can also be carried out for larger hospitals.

The capacities of the expansion stages are as follows:

  1. Expansion stage (110,000 units);
  2. Expansion stage (160,000 units). With an increase in shifts, up to 200,000 units are possible.

With a few exceptions (pathology, explants, etc.), all medical products can be reprocessed by us.

Yes. The USZ has a special reprocessing facility for the efficient reprocessing of robotic instruments.

The costs depend on the quantity of sterile goods, the complexity of the instruments to be reprocessed and the process time.

In cooperation with an external transport service provider, the USZ offers GDP-compliant transportation for small and large quantities of sterile goods.