Application Progress and Effectiveness of Information Traceability Systems in Loaner Instrument Management

Weirui Zhang; Mingchun Yang; Xidan Zhang; Houyu Mu; Yongli Zhang; Jincha Yuan; Sha Yue

doi:10.11910/j.issn.2791-2043.2026.1.03

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Application Progress and Effectiveness of Information Traceability Systems in Loaner Instrument Management

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- Application Progress and Effectiveness of Information Traceability Systems in Loaner Instrument Management
- Sterile Supply Vol. 5, Issue 1, (2026)
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Zhang Weirui,Yang Mingchun,Zhang Xidan,et al.Application Progress and Effectiveness of Information Traceability Systems in Loaner Instrument Management[J].Sterile Supply,2026,05(01):30-39.
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Zhang Weirui,Yang Mingchun,Zhang Xidan,et al.Application Progress and Effectiveness of Information Traceability Systems in Loaner Instrument Management[J].Sterile Supply,2026,05(01):30-39. DOI： 10.11910/j.issn.2791-2043.2026.1.03.

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Abstract

Driven by the large-scale expansion of healthcare services and innovations in surgical procedures

the clinical application scope of loaner instruments has expanded continuously. These instruments feature complex structures and frequent inter-institutional turnover

and their management involves multiple responsible parties

including manufacturers

distributors

central sterile supply departments (CSSDs)

and surgical teams. Traditional manual management models are insufficient to meet the requirements of precision management. In the management of loaner instruments

the application of information traceability systems has gradually evolved from single-technology validation to integrated

multi-scenario implementation

accompanied by a steady increase in the volume of related research. This paper systematically reviews the application of information traceability systems in loaner instrument management in China. It highlights the advantages of these systems

including improved identification rates of loaner instruments

reduced instrument defect rates

enhanced reprocessing efficiency

greater medical staff satisfaction

and savings in medical resources. The review also summarizes the practical challenges and limiting factors currently encountered in their application

to provide a reference for medical institutions that wish to develop a more accurate

standardized

and fully traceable management system for loaner instruments.

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