| Variable | Minimum value | Maximum value | Minimum cost saving, $ | Maximum cost saving, $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per instrument decontamination time, s | 1.07 | 13.64 | 11 796 | 16 940 |
| Per instrument packing time, s | 7.6 | 31.6 | 8 951 | 18 773 |
| Per second cost of personnel time, $ | 0.0058 | 0.0061 | 12 798 | 13 208 |
| Per instrument cost of depreciation, $ | 0.02 | 0.18 | 10 205 | 21 395 |
| Tray reduction | Smaller tray reduction (25% of base case) | Larger tray reduction (110% of base case) | 3 262 | 14 300 |
| Surgical volume | Lower surgical volume (25% of base case) | Higher surgical volume (400% of base case) | 3 253 | 52 012 |
Note: The base case cost saving estimate is $13 003.