Medical Custom Procedure Trays in a Supply Room

Tips on Buying Custom Procedure Trays

What are Custom Procedure Trays (CPTs)?

Custom Procedure Trays are also known as “CPTs”. Custom Procedure Trays are pre-packaged kits of medical supplies and instruments designed for specific procedures. These trays are customized to include all necessary disposable items for a particular medical task, ensuring healthcare professionals have everything needed at their fingertips. 

You may also see CPTs described as:

  • Custom Procedure Kits
  • Procedure Packs
  • Surgical Packs
  • Surgical Kits
  • Or Custom Branded Name Packs

What are the advantages of using Custom Procedure Trays?

There are many clear advantages of using Custom Procedure Trays in just about any type of medical setting whether it is within a Physician’s Office, Laboratory, Hospital System, Outpatient Surgery Clinics and more. A few key benefits include:

  • Efficiency: Pre-assembled, sterilized trays or kits save time during procedure preparation whether it is a simple blood draw or major surgery. 
  • Standardization: CPTs, with pre-determined medical components, help ensure consistency in procedures within the medical setting.
  • Cost Effectiveness: Often Custom Procedure Trays, provide “just the right amount” of supplies to support the medical procedure, reducing waste and streamlining inventory management.
  • Reduction of Waste: Due to the components conveniently bundled within one sterilized package, individual sterilized packaging is significantly reduced.
  • Improved Organization: Clinically designed with medical procedure steps in mind, all necessary medical components are organized and easily available.
  • Safety: Maintaining a proper sterile field is often easier by the opening of one sterile package vs. opening and placement of many individual instruments or medical accessories.

What are the types of medical supplies are often contained within Custom Procedure Trays?

The CPTs can be quite simple with just a few items or extensive with many very specific products to support a lengthy medical procedure. It is common to also use a variety of Sterilized Reusable Products in addition to Disposable Items within a single pack. Procedure Packs may include:

Who are the types of organizations involved in the supply, manufacturing and use of CPTs?

There are many types of organizations who supply and manufacture Custom Procedure Trays including large medical manufacturers, specialty medical manufacturers and kit packers around the world.

  • Manufacturers of Custom Procedure Trays (Design, Assemble & Produce)
  • Healthcare Supply Chain & Distribution Companies (Componentry Suppliers & Handling of Shipments to End Users)
  • Healthcare Providers (End-Users such as Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Physician’s Offices)
  • Research & Market Analysis Firms (Market Trends, Needs)
  • Regulatory Bodies for Standards and Regulations for Patient Safety and Quality
  • Investors Supporting the Healthcare Value Chain

What does Welmed offer to support the manufacturing of CPTs?

Welmed's history in Custom Procedure Trays goes back to the date of our founding in July of 2006. An industry contact requested the manufacturing of non-sterile drapes and gowns for inclusion in CPTs. Today, Welmed's continues to serve some of the largest CPT manufacturers with disposable medical supplies in addition to supporting the smaller, specialty tray manufacturers too. 

To easily find some of our top selling non-sterile disposables commonly used in Sterile Custom Procedure Trays, please check out the links below.

Remember, as you find the non-sterile disposable for your CPTs, be sure to use our convenient Request a Quote tool. Of course, you can also Contact Us directly to learn more.

Welmed goes beyond the Disposable Components with Sterile Surgical Packs

Cystoscopy Pack with Gown

Welmed has a line of Surgical Drape & Gown Packs with select packs in stock but most on a special-order basis. Designed specifically by Clinicians, our Disposable Medical Packs go beyond the norm. In fact, many of our customers have reached out to develop Custom, Private Label Packs to meet their specific medical procedure needs. 

Here’s a line-up of the types of Sterile Surgical Packs offered today:

Contact Us Today to learn more about our current stocking levels and/or lead times for special order pre-assembled packs or custom packs. 

Welmed has extensive partnerships with leading manufacturers of CPTs?

Due to our long-standing presence within the Custom Procedure Tray industry, Welmed has many long-standing partnerships with some of the largest manufacturers including many “niche” specialty tray manufacturers.

As you are probably aware, there are many industry changes within the Custom Procedure Tray Manufacturing industry, so it is best to explore alternative and back-up resources to support an effective and efficient supply chain for your medical supply needs.

Summary of Tips on Buying Custom Procedure Trays

Here’s a clear, actionable summary of tips on buying Custom Procedure Trays (CPTs) — using Welmed’s insights and general industry best practices:

✅ 1. Understand What Goes into a CPT

  • CPTs (Custom Procedure Trays) or Procedure Packs combine disposable and reusable medical items for specific procedures in sterile packaging.
  • Typical Medical Components: instruments, dressings, IV supplies, medical consumables/disposables and more.
  • CPTs help standardize, organize, and improve efficiency and patient safety.

✅ 2. Identify the Right Components

  • Understand the end-users’ supply needs by procedure, including both reusable and disposable products.
  • Review the suppliers available CPTs.
  • Consider whether a new pack is required or if the refinement of an existing surgical pack is possible.

✅ 3. Plan for Cost Savings with Bulk Orders

  • Bulk ordering non-sterile disposables helps reduce per-unit costs.
  • Work with suppliers like Welmed who understand volume contracts for CPT manufacturers.
  • Look for manageable or flexible MOQ (Minimum Order Quantities) when dealing with multiple CPT variations.

✅ 4. Choose a Reliable Supplier with Proven CPT Experience

  • Look for suppliers who are already partnering with major CPT manufacturers, review options via Distributors or go to direct CPT manufacturers.
  • Ask about their history: e.g., Welmed has been supporting large and niche tray makers since 2006.
  • Confirm suppliers can handle both standard and custom packs based on your needs.

✅ 5. Use a “Request a Quote” Tool

  • Always get clear quotes in writing for your bulk non-sterile disposables and reusable items as well.
  • Include your expected volume, frequency, lead times, and delivery locations.
  • Compare suppliers for cost, shipping, and support.

✅ 6. Ensure Regulatory and Quality Compliance

  • All disposables must meet required medical standards for safety and quality.
  • Vet your CPT supplier’s certifications.
  • Review samples and/or test clinically if needed to confirm product performance.

✅ 7. Explore Private Label and Customization

  • Many providers offer private label options for your branding while this is often volume dependent.
  • If your procedures are unique, consider working with your supplier to design custom packs.
  • Organizations such as Welmed can help develop custom disposable drape and gown packs.
  • Some CPT Manufacturers and Distributors also provide both standard and custom packs.

✅ 8. Keep Supply Chain Flexible

  • Diversify suppliers for critical items or even packs.
  • Ask about back-up manufacturing capacity in case of market disruptions.
  • Build relationships with both large and specialty CPT manufacturers.

✅ 9. Communicate Often

  • Regularly review usage data with your supplier to adjust order volumes.
  • Stay updated on lead times for stock items vs. special-order packs.
  • Welmed, for example, encourages clients to check stocking levels and lead times frequently.

✅ 10. Take Advantage of Full-Service Offerings

  • Work directly with CPT Manufacturers or Medical Supply Organizations to understand the best fit for your CPT needs.
  • Organizations, such Welmed, offer a variety of tools to support Surgical Packs Disposable Medical Product Packs including:
    • Pre-assembled Disposable Sterile Packs (Universal, Ortho, GYN, Laparotomy, Ophthalmic, Urology)
    • Direct ordering tools
    • Custom, private label support

📞 Next Step?

Contact Welmed or a CPT supplier directly to:
✔ Discuss your CPT needs
✔ Request samples or custom pack ideas
✔ Get bulk pricing options

 

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