[Prerequisites for the implementation of Ultra® packaging to replace containers for three surgical departments: Budget impact analysis].

Objectives: Budgetary impact analysis of the replacement of three surgical departments containers with a new perforation-resistant packaging: Ultra® pouches and reels.

Methods: Comparison of projections of containers costs of use to those of Ultra® packaging over six years. For containers, the costs include washing, packaging, curative maintenance (annual costs), and preventive maintenance (every five years).