Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Solutions

CSSD Services

Zehnacker’s off-site CSSD delivers high-quality and compliant sterilisation services you can rely on. Our solutions help healthcare facilities ensure safe, compliant sterilisation while reducing infection risks and improving efficiency.

OVERVIEW

why OFF-SITE REPROCESSING

Zehnacker provides a fully managed sterilisation service designed to integrate seamlessly with your surgical workflow.

Established in 2014, our off-site CSSD is one of Ireland’s most advanced units for the reprocessing of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMDs), delivering consistent turnaround and full traceability in ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 certified facilities.

Benefits for Your Hospital:

Ensures continuity of surgical services when on-site capacity is limited
Frees up internal space for clinical or revenue-generating services
Reduces risk of non-compliance
Removes the need for capital investment in facilities, equipment or staffing
Delivers predictable costs and reduces operational risk
Provides access to trained, experienced CSSD technicians and modern equipment
Supports hospitals in meeting increasing surgical volumes

SOLVING CSSD BOTTLENECKS

When Off-Site Reprocessing Makes Sense

Whether you’re scaling up, short on space, or facing staffing challenges, off-site reprocessing provides a reliable, flexible solution that keeps surgical services running without disruption. It’s ideal if:

Your on-site CSSD is under pressure or facing space constraints
You’re planning renovations, relocation, or infrastructure upgrades
You need to repurpose internal space for clinical care or income-generating activity.
You’re struggling to recruit or retain trained decontamination staff
You’re experiencing recurring tray delays, backlogs, or loan set issues
You need a reliable contingency plan for service interruptions
You’re finding it more and more difficult to keep up with complex IFUs
You want to standardise quality, traceability and compliance across multiple sites
You want to reduce the risk related to existing old or non compliant infrastructure without capital expenditure

end to end assurance

OUR PROCESS

RIMDs are collected from a designated point at the client site.
We supply ADR 2023-compliant containers and dedicated vehicles.
Transport containers are decontaminated after each use in a validated trolley washer.
Items are logged using our Fingerprint electronic traceability system, ensuring end-to-end tracking.

Each device is disassembled, visually inspected and manually cleaned.
Ultrasonic cleaning is available as required
Six washer-disinfectors with specialised lumen ports support high-throughput processing.
Sterilisation is completed in steam autoclaves or Hyper LTS 150-2 for low-temperature needs.
Processing takes place in ISO 14644-certified cleanroom environments.
All activity follows strict SOPs aligned with ISO 13485 and manufacturer IFU

Delivery is completed on a fixed and agreed schedule.
Sterile RIMDs are packed in single-use sealed bags and transported in solid boxes.
Strict segregation of used and sterile RIMD during transport
All transport containers are reprocessed after each use.
ADR 2023 compliant transport systems
Dedicated vehicles with cleanable loading areas
Thermal disinfection of transport boxes after each use
Full audit trail provided with itemised delivery documentation.

CERTIFIED QUALITY BUILT-IN

Quality

Zehnacker delivers sterilisation services under a fully audited, certified framework built for regulatory confidence and clinical assurance. Every process, from washer validation to pack release, is governed by international standards and hospital-specific oversight.

At a Glance:

Full audit trail to cycle records
ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 certified facility
Compliance with EU MDR
Instrument-Level Inspection & Function Testing
Dedicated Quality Lead
Validated washer-disinfectors and decontamination workflows
Independent AED audited process

SPECIALIST LOGISTICS, BUILT FOR CSSD

LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT

When every minute counts and compliance is non-negotiable, we simply deliver.

Transport is fully integrated into the reprocessing model so that every movement is documented, traceable and accountable.

We provide a validated logistics service built specifically for sterile services, with strict separation of clean and contaminated flows, timed collections and emergency response capability.

We Deliver:

Full segregation of clean and dirty instruments
Scheduled collections aligned to hospital workflows
Emergency logistics support 7 days a week
Documented chain of custody for every journey
Nationwide logistics service

SAFE & COMPLIANT

traceability

Zehnacker utlises the Fingerprint system which provides full visibility across the entire reprocessing workflow, from initial collection through to validated return.

Barcode tracking is integrated at every control point. Cycle records and load reports are stored digitally and can be accessed instantly for audit, clinical governance, or reporting purposes.

Our system includes: