Which Steris Surgical Table is Right for My Facility?

1. How do Surgical Tables Help?
2. Steris Amsco 3085
3. Steris 4085
4. Steris 5085
5. Purchasing a Surgical Table
6. Final Thoughts

How do Surgical Tables Help?

Surgical tables are more than necessary during surgery. When a person is under anesthesia, the tables keep them safe from moving. The thick powered base allows the patient to be operated on in a steady environment. These bases can also operate in different directions, allowing the surgeon a higher precision rate. It is also helpful that the tables can be adjusted according to the procedures being performed. Our topmost requested surgical tables are from the Steris brand, like the old reliable 3085 and its successors, the 4085 and the 5025. Aside from the price and availability, every new iteration provides additional functions, which we’ll discuss below.

Steris Amsco 3085

The Steris Amsco 3085 is a mobile surgical table that operates using electrohydraulic technology. It is designed to support various surgical procedures, including urology, neurology, and orthopedics, with the aid of specific accessories. This versatile table is available in both electric and battery-powered configurations. While versatile, it performs best for general surgery scenarios.

The Steris Amsco 3085 has the following movements:

• Trendelenburg – 25° maximum from horizontal.
• Reverse Trendelenburg – 25° maximum from horizontal.
• Height – 27″ (686 mm) minimum to 44″ (1118 mm) maximum.
• Side Tilt – 18° maximum to right or to left of horizontal.
• Back–up 55° maximum (80° in REVERSE orientation) or down 25° maximum (105° in REVERSE orientation) from horizontal.
• Leg – up 80° maximum (55° in REVERSE orientation) or down 105° maximum (25° in REVERSE orientation) from seat section.
• Flex–back section down 20° maximum, with seat section down 25° maximum from horizontal.
• Reflex – back section up 25° maximum, with seat section up 35° maximum from horizontal.
• C-Arm Access: Limited

Steris 4085

The Steris CMAX 4085 is the middle entry in this selection of surgical tables. It utilizes an electrohydraulic system for all powered table movements, except for the zip-slide movable tabletop, which is powered by an electric motor. The control system, located in the table column, is a master computer that determines which outputs to activate based on inputs from an auxiliary CPU in the pendant and control, and/or optional foot control. This surgical table is specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of general surgical procedures, including cardiac and vascular, endoscopic, gynecological, urological, nephrectomy, neurological, ophthalmological, and orthopedic procedures, with various compatible accessories. Unlike the 3085, it features a slide movement that provides excellent C-Arm access, a radiolucent kidney elevator, and an Auto Limit Sensor (ALS) to avoid collisions during movements.

The Steris Amsco 4085 has the following movements:

• Flex/Reflex – 140°/100°
• Slide Motion – HEAD: 9″ (227 mm) FOOT: 9″ (227 mm)
• Height Range – 26 to 45″ (660 to 1143 mm)
• Trendelenburg Range – 30°±1°
• Reverse Trendelenburg Range – 30°±1°
• Tilt Range – 20°±1°
• Back Section Motion – UP: 80°±1° DOWN: 40°±1°
• Leg Section Motion – UP: 0° DOWN: 105°±1°
• Kidney Elevator Mechanism – 4″ (110 mm)
• C-Arm Access: Enhanced

Steris 5085

The Steris 5085 is on the higher end of the three surgical tables. It’s an electrohydraulically operated mobile table designed to support a wide range of surgical procedures, including general, bariatric, cardiac, vascular, endoscopic, gynecological, urological, nephrectomy, neurological, ophthalmological, and orthopedic surgeries. It comes with additional Steris tabletop accessories for added convenience. This table offers optimal patient positioning flexibility, making it ideal for modern surgical care facilities. It can handle loads of up to 1200 pounds and has the ability to raise/lower. Like the 4085, it has a slide movement, a kidney elevator, the ALS system, and it can go the lowest out of the three tables. Its lowering and rotating ability is important for more than just ergonomics; it also provides more access to operate with robotics. All of this and more makes its the best choice for modern ORs, but all of that comes with a higher prices.

The Steris 5085 has the following movements:

• Flex/Reflex –  140°/100°±1°
• Slide Motion –  HEAD: 9″ (227 mm), FOOT: 9″ (227 mm) from center
• Height Range –  22.8 to 42.5″ (581 to 1080 mm)
• Trendelenburg Range –  30°±1°
• Reverse Trendelenburg Range –  30°±1°
• Tilt Range –  20°±1°
• Back Section Motion –  UP: 80°±1° DOWN: 40°±1°
• Leg Section Motion –  UP: 0° DOWN: 105°±1°
• Kidney Elevator Mechanism –  4″ (110 mm)
• Head Section (Manual) –  90°±1°, 15° increments
• C-Arm Access: Enhanced

Purchasing a Surgical Table

Before purchasing a surgical table, you need to assess the following in your facility:

• Your patient population
• Surgical Specialties
• Workflow
• Budget
• Availability

Assessing these will help you determine the best solution for your facility. If you require additional assistance with assessing and purchasing a surgical table, Soma’s professional team is available to address all your questions. To contact us, please click here. Apart from surgical tables, Soma offers a diverse range of medical equipment such as C-arms, anesthesia machines, ventilators, multi-parameter patient monitors, and numerous other products. Soma equipment provides an average savings of approximately 40%, enabling your facility to optimize its budget and potentially acquire other necessary equipment at a reduced cost compared to purchasing new. Almost all of our products are accompanied by a one-year warranty for both labor and parts. In the highly unlikely event of a unit failure or the need for replacement parts, we are pleased to offer these services at no additional cost.

Renting a Surgical Table

If any of the Steris surgical tables mentioned above are of interest to your facility, we offer various options such as surgical table rentals, rent-to-own, and outright purchasing. To determine the most suitable choice for your needs, feel free to consult with one of our knowledgeable sales representatives. Renting equipment can be a practical decision for many facilities, especially when budget constraints make purchasing outright challenging. By opting for rental, you can access the necessary equipment without the burden of ownership costs, maintenance expenses, or the need to replace parts. This ensures that the equipment is readily available for patient care and scheduled surgeries, without any downtime caused by repairs or maintenance. Additionally, renting provides the benefit of staying up-to-date with the latest technology, free from concerns about technical obsolescence.

The Refurbishment Process

Our facility in Bloomfield, CT is ISO 13485:2016 certified for reconditioning refurbished medical devices. Our refurbishment process is very meticulous and time-consuming, making certain that all parts of the process are carefully monitored. First, our procurement departments no longer use medical equipment from hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, and physicians’ offices. Our experienced team of biomedical engineers analyzes this medical equipment. Parts are replaced, and the units are calibrated. Strict OEM specifications are followed.  After undergoing biomedical testing, these units are sent to our cosmetics department. Cosmetics superficially recondition the units through sanding, painting, and replacement of decals to make sure that these units look just as they did the day they left their original equipment manufacturer. Units are tested one more time to make sure that all parts of our refurbishment checklist have been performed. Finally, these units are shipped to our shipping department, where they are carefully wrapped, packaged, and crated for immediate use at your facility. Most of our products come with a 1-year parts and labor warranty.

Surgical Table Spare Parts

Soma ensures that for each piece of equipment we sell or rent, there is an operational Parts Department that maintains a stock of parts specifically for that equipment. We have a myriad of surgical table spare parts, including caster replacements, hand controllers, lock limit switches, floor locks, relay boxes, and more. You can request a quote for parts on our Medical Parts Website,

Final Thoughts

Have you ever leased or bought a surgical table or any other refurbished medical equipment from Soma? Are you acquainted with the Steris brand? Would you consider Steris as a trustworthy brand, or do you primarily rely on another company for your medical equipment acquisitions? Is there a particular type of surgical table that you find particularly beneficial for your field? Does your company have a specific bed that it consistently uses? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!