The Arthrex Ambulatory Surgery Center Innovation (ASC X) program is a comprehensive design-build service that supports the construction, expansion, and renovation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospital surgical facilities. Through a turnkey approach, the program brings together strategic partners in architecture, construction, real estate, and clinical workflow optimization, providing a streamlined, highly coordinated path from planning through project completion.

The ASC X program supports:

• ASC acquisition planning
• New ASC design and construction
• Existing ASC renovation and expansion
• Hospital outpatient facility expansion and migration

The ASC X program provides specialized planning, design, and development support for both ASC and hospital surgical environments. Approximately half of all planning and design engagements now involve hospitals transitioning procedures from inpatient to outpatient settings, reflecting the growing demand for outpatient surgical capacity and modernization.

An ASC X upgrade plan incorporates industry-leading expertise and advanced technologies to enhance operating room workflow, efficiency, and adaptability.

Key benefits include:

• Integration of emerging technologies, including surgical integration systems, advanced visualization platforms, and real-time data capture
• Modular wall and ceiling systems that reduce on-site labor, accelerate installation timelines, and support long-term flexibility
• Enhanced clinical workflow design informed by decades of collaboration with leading orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons worldwide
• Reduced potential for human error through open-architecture design and intuitive digital interfaces
• Scalable infrastructure designed to accommodate evolving procedures, equipment, and regulatory requirements

Arthrex's approach to OR optimization combines safety-focused innovation, evidence-based design, and minimally invasive surgical technologies.

Our OR optimization strategies include:

• Minimally invasive and ultra-minimally invasive surgical technologies designed to support procedural efficiency and reduce tissue disruption
• Hygienic glass wall systems that offer enhanced cleanability, support infection prevention efforts, and provide a durable alternative to traditional construction methods
• Integrated digital platforms designed to standardize processes, reduce variability, and support best-practice surgical protocols
• Ergonomic room layouts that promote workflow efficiency, support staff comfort, and help streamline room turnover

Arthrex is a global leader in minimally invasive orthopedic and surgical innovation.

Key differentiators include:

• More than 1000 new product innovations annually, a number unmatched across the medical technology industry
• A vertically integrated approach, from design through manufacturing, that supports quality, consistency, and rapid innovation
• Collaboration with surgeons worldwide to develop products that address real clinical needs
• Holodeck immersive planning technology, which allows teams to experience OR designs at full scale, helping reduce redesigns and accelerate decision-making
• A dedicated ASC X team specializing in facility planning, project management, and technology integration to support customers from initial concept through project completion

While leading medical device companies offer products, Arthrex is the only major orthopedic manufacturer with a dedicated, end-to-end ASC design and optimization program.

Based on competitive reviews and ASCA-reported ASC growth trends, current industry gaps include:

• No direct competitor offering integrated design-build support throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Limited or no immersive planning technology comparable to the Arthrex Holodeck
• Lack of modular OR infrastructure solutions paired with surgical integration systems
• Minimal planning for future adaptability, particularly as more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting
• Product-focused rather than workflow-focused approaches that do not address the full operational and architectural needs of a modern surgical facility

The ASC X program is designed to address these gaps through a comprehensive approach that combines:

• Clinical expertise
• Architectural and engineering insight
• Construction support
• Advanced medical technology
• Long-term planning strategies

This comprehensive model differentiates Arthrex as both a technology partner and a facility optimization partner.