How the opFIX® pegboard system helps to increase efficiency at the Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland


Introduction

The Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, offers a wide range of medical services, including surgery,
internal medicine, gynaecology, orthopaedics, cardiology and many other specialities. It is known for
its high-quality patient care and state-of-the art medical technology.

The clinic employs a highly qualified team of specialist doctors and nurses who are specialised in
various medical fields. Many doctors are internationally recognised and have extensive experience.

The Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich is certified according to international standards and fulfils high quality
requirements in patient care.

The clinic is also committed to medical research and training in order to continuously improve patient care.


The challenge

As in many other healthcare facilities, modern surgical methods increasingly require rapid changeover
times between individual surgical procedures.

To ensure that the specialist staff can equip the operating tables with the required operating table
accessories with as little delay as possible, these should be stored in a central and clearly arranged location.
Unfortunately, this is not (yet) the case in many places and the equipment sometimes used has to be
laboriously retrieved.

In addition, operating table accessories - especially the padding - can be put under a great deal of wear
and tear and even damaged if not stored properly. The undesirable result is high follow-up coast for repairs
and replacements.


The solution

The opFIX® pegboard system makes it easy to organise and store operating table accessories in a professional,
orderly and space-saving manner that also protects the materials.

The board is extremely stable, so that even heavy operating table accessories can be safely and securely stored.
The length of the board can be customised to suit individual requirements and the available space (in 25 cm
increments). The height and width are fixed. The standard version (with “L”-shaped posts) is placed in front of
a room wall and does not need to be screwed to it.
Versions include opFIX®duo (free-standing, can be used on both sides) and the hanging wall version, which
can be mounted directly on the room walls (with suitable masonry).

opFIX® is made of high-quality stainless steel and thus fulfils the high hygienic requirements in the operating
theatre. Cleaning and disinfections is carried out with commercially available alcohol-based agents.

A wide range of manufacturer-independent accessories is available for the pegboard, including various
hooks, standard medical rails, shelving, baskets, leg plate brackets, etc.

An ingenious screw mechanism allows the user to quickly and easily adjust the accessory parts themselves.
Thanks to its modular design, opFIX® can be extended, moved or reassembled at any time. Withthis product,
you are investing in a solution that is both sustainable and future-proof.

opFIX® is manufactured entirely in Switzerland. “swiss made” including a 5-year guarantee!


The results

The opFIX® pegboard system offers a high-quality solution for the modern storage of operating table
accessories. The modular design offers the user a great deal of flexibility when it comes to the configuration
of his or her own customised pegboard system and, if desired at a later date, for extensions or conversions.

Thanks to improved workflows, operating theatre and storage staff spend less time preparing materials.

The individual mounting of heavy operating table accessories at the ergonomically correct height benefits
the health of the users, and the lower costs for repair and replacement of the accessories will please the
finance department!


Customer testimonials

Elvir Spahic, Medical technology project manager, Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich:

“We were convinced by the on-site consultation. We were also impressed by the very solid construction
of opFIX®, and its excellent quality is outstanding.

Thanks to the modular design, we can continue to use the system flexibly at a new location, even after
the operating theatre has been converted - without any restrictions.

Another important advantage of opFIX®: it does not have any parts that are subject to wear andtear and
does not incur any maintenance costs. Combined with its durable design, the decision in favour of this
storage system is a sustainable investment for us.”

Conclusion

Like other hospitals in Switzerland and abroad, and including all university hospital groups, the
Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich relies on a modern solution for storing operating table accessories: well-
organised, protective of materials and user-friendly. The time saved in preparing the operating tables
thanks to optimised handling can now be used by the specialist staff to benefit the patients.


Information

Further and multilingual information, manufacturer’s address and brochures can be found at:

www.opfix.info

Download Success Story opFIX® / Klinik Hirslanden Zürich (pdf)

Peter Zumstein, Zumstein Medizintechnik, in january 2025