Cystoscope Calculator
Compare the costs of using Single-Use Cystoscopes to Reusable Cystoscopes in your facility
The Cystoscope Cost Calculator is the easiest and simplest way to compare the costs of reusable and single-use cystoscopes. With just a few questions, you can calculate your facility-specific cost per procedure.
The direct cost includes cystoscopes, repairs, and reprocessing, which vary from facility to facility. The indirect cost includes the costs associated with cross-contamination and procedure delays. The Ambu®aScope™ 4 Cysto is used in calculating the cost of single-use cystoscopes.
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Fields may contain pre-populated data as examples for users to reference when filling out the online calculator. Other fields, such as the Reprocessing and Annual Repair costs, contain data based on industry standards. These inputs are provided if you do not have these costs for your facility readily available when filling out the calculator.
| Pre-populated Field | Source |
|---|---|
| Price per Cystoscope | Industry Standard |
| Price per Video Tower | Industry Standard |
| Repair Costs | Internal Ambu analysis; For more information, please contact US-HealthEcon@ambu.com. |
| Reprocessing Costs | Taguchi, K et al., Micro-Costing Analysis Demonstrates Comparable Costs for LithoVue Compared to Reusable Flexible Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes. Journal of Endourology. 2018, 32:267-273 |
If your department currently leases all reusable flexible cystoscopes, please contact US-HealthEcon@ambu.com for a fully customizable report.
The cost for reusable cystoscope reprocessing services is based on published data and takes into consideration comprehensive guidelines for tracking and validating the cleaning process, the equipment, chemicals, and other materials used.
| Components | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bedside Pre-Cleaning | $26.86 |
| Manual Cleaning | $29.06 |
| Visual inspection, cleaning verification and recleaning | $21.23 |
| HLD/Sterilization | $30.12 |
| Total | 107.27 |
