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C.63

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	April 7, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Replacement of Endoscopic Systems in Surgery Department of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/07/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Jeff Smith, M.D., 370-5113
cc:	Tasha Scott Barbara Borbon

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 7, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute on behalf of the Health Services Department a purchase order with Stryker Corporation, to purchase five (5) Stryker/Gyrus Endoscopic Systems and six (6) endoscopic camera heads.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost of the Stryker/Gyrus Endoscopic Systems and cameras is $316,645.28. This amount is included in the Capital Equipment Replacement Plan and Enterprise Fund I Budget for FY 08/09.

BACKGROUND:

Endoscopic Systems are used during laparoscopic cases in Surgery. Each system is composed of the following components: Monitor, lightsource, camera control (CCU), insufflator, recording device and printer.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The existing Endoscopic Devices used in surgery are out of date and most of the components of the systems are out of support from the manufacturers. In the case of the insufflators, the manufacturer is no longer in business. The CRT monitors and VCR recording medium need desperately to be upgraded to current A/V technology. The cameras and lightsources are degraded from years of use and prone to failure.

The purchase of new Stryker Endoscopic Systems can help us standardize on 1 manufacturer, allow equipment support, take advantage of 21st century recording media, improve reliability and most importantly advance patient care and safety.