Sterile Storage Carousel Systems for Hospital & SPD Sterile Core Storage

Facilities often struggle with stacked or improperly stored sterile instrument kits that lead to torn packaging, wasted time, and compliance issues. Sterile storage carousels solve these challenges by providing clean, enclosed, ergonomic storage at the point of use. These automated medical supply systems reclaim floor space, protect peel packs and wraps, and bring trays to counter height to reduce travel and handling. Sterile vertical carousels use integrated software tracks lots, expirations, and user activity, giving SPD, OR, and pharmacy teams real-time visibility into sterile supply storage. Explore layouts, specs, and integrations, then download Revit files or request a consultation for a tailored solution.

Ambulatory surgery center using carousel for case cart kitting

Sterile Storage Challenges We Solve

Many hospitals struggle with insufficient sterile supply storage, stacked instrument kits, and open shelving that exposes packaging to tears and contamination. These issues create search time, reprocessing delays, and compliance risks.

Vertical sterile storage carousels provide a safe, enclosed ASRS solution that utilizes overhead space, prevents improper storage, and brings trays to an ergonomic access point—improving efficiency, safety, and accuracy.

How Medical Supplies Carousels Protect Sterile Core Storage

SPD vertical carousels use enclosed carriers that rotate vertically, bringing trays to an ergonomic access opening. By storing up instead of out, the carousel saves floor space and keeps packaging protected from dust and incidental contact.

Kits and peel packs can be stored individually on trays to reduce tears and organize by case, procedure, or expiration date. Operators work at counter height, improving safety while speeding stocking and retrieval. Most sterile supply storage issues—like insufficient space, stacked trays, and contamination risks—stem from open shelving. Vertical sterile storage carousels create an enclosed sanitary environment that prevents dust and incidental contact while allowing instrument kits to be stored individually rather than stacked, reducing packaging damage.

Features:

Enclosed sanitary environment prevents contamination
Instrument kits stored individually instead of stacked
Flexible ASRS design fits within your existing footprint
Enclosed carriers for sanitary storage
Waist-high, ergonomic access opening
Organize trays by case or procedure
Maximize vertical cube in sterile core
Reduce handling to protect packaging

Enclosed vertical carousel carriers for sterile supply storage at counter-height access

Technician retrieving sterile supplies at an ergonomic access opening

Flexible Options for Hospital Sterile Core & Pass-Through

Configure single or dual access openings, carrier dividers, bins, and labeling for sterile storage hospital workflows. Pass-through designs can serve sterile core on one side and clean rooms or OR staging on the other.

Systems integrate with inventory software to track transactions and expirations. Locking and access control options help manage restricted items and support compliance. These automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) rotate vertically like a Ferris wheel, bringing the needed carrier directly to staff at an ergonomic workstation to accelerate stocking and retrieval.

Features:

Single or dual-side access openings
Carrier dividers, bins, and labeling
Pass-through to clean or staging areas
Inventory tracking and expiration alerts
Access control for restricted items

Software for Traceability, FIFO, and Case Cart Preparation

Carousel technology supports pick-to-light guidance, user permissions, and complete transaction logs. Tie carriers to case carts, automate FIFO rotation, and record who accessed which tray and when.

From SPD to pharmacy and central supply, software improves visibility of locations, expirations, and low stock so teams can focus on patient care. Software also issues low-stock warnings and expiration alerts to prevent shortages and ensure compliance across sterile core, OR, and pharmacy workflows.

Features:

Low-stock alerts to prevent supply shortages
Multi-floor access options for centralized storage
Pick-to-light location guidance
Batch tasks and case cart support
User access control and audit trail
FIFO rotation and expiration tracking
API/WMS/ERP integration options

Touchscreen-controlled medical carousel with pick-to-light for sterile storage

Hospital sterile core using enclosed vertical carousel carriers — Protect packaging, save space, and speed case prep in the sterile core.

Hospitals struggle with crowded sterile cores and stacked trays that risk tears, contamination, and time-consuming searches. Limited floor space and high demand amplify handling issues.

A medical carousel encloses sterile supplies, reclaims up to 80% of floor space, and brings carriers to counter height for faster stocking and picking. Inventory software tracks expirations and low stock to support compliance.

Enclosed carriers protect sterile packaging
Counter-height access reduces strain
Space savings vs. static shelving

ASCs need compact, organized storage that keeps sterile supplies clean and at the point of use. Open shelving slows teams and exposes inventory to dust.

SPD vertical carousels stage trays individually and deliver to counter height to accelerate case picking and restocking. Software logs each transaction and manages expirations for compliance.

Individual tray storage prevents tears
Faster case picking and restocking
Transaction logs and expiration alerts

Enclosed carriers for clean production of sterile components — Protect clean components and reclaim space with carousel technology.

Clean production areas face space constraints and must protect sensitive components from dust and damage. Conventional racks waste overhead space and increase handling.

Enclosed carriers use vertical cube to increase capacity while delivering items at an ergonomic counter to reduce drops, damage, and travel.

Configurable carriers and dividers
Enclosed storage reduces contamination risk
Ergonomic, counter-height retrieval

Pharmacy carousel for secure, tracked medication storage — Improve location accuracy and reduce errors with guided picking.

Dispersed storage causes mispicks and time lost searching. Sensitive items also need security and environmental control.

Carousel hospital solutions centralize storage with pick-to-light guidance, access logging, and configurable carriers for bins and totes.

Goods-to-person ergonomics
Pick guidance for fewer errors
Secure, high-density storage

Operator using pick-to-light to select sterile items from a carousel tray — User permissions, full logs, and FIFO to support standards.

When sterile inventory must be tracked by lot or expiration, teams need visibility, auditability, and consistent rotation.

Carousel software provides user-level access, transaction history, and FIFO tools to improve compliance and reduce shrinkage.

User permissions and audit trails
FIFO rotation for expirations
Real-time inventory visibility

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s an enclosed vertical carousel that stores sterile supplies in carriers and brings them to a counter-height access opening. This saves floor space, protects packaging, and speeds stocking and picking in SPD and OR support areas.

Trays store instrument sets individually and present them at an ergonomic height, reducing stacking, overhandling, and contact with sharp edges that can compromise sterile wraps or peel packs.

Yes. Inventory software records transactions, manages FIFO rotation, and issues alerts for approaching expirations or low stock. User permissions and audit logs support compliance requirements.

Facilities often reclaim up to 80% of floor space by storing vertically. Centralizing sterile core storage also reduces travel and search time for staff.

Yes. Dual-side access can serve sterile core on one side and clean rooms or OR staging on the other to streamline case preparation and reduce handling.

Hospitals often face insufficient space, stacked kits that tear, and contamination risks from open shelving. A sterile storage carousel provides an enclosed, sanitary, and ergonomic solution that prevents improper storage and protects instrument packaging.

Carousels can include locking doors and role-based permissions. All activity is logged to improve accountability and traceability across shifts and departments.

Yes. Software can integrate via APIs with hospital systems, WMS, or ERP platforms for visibility of locations, transactions, and expirations across departments.

Common locations include the sterile core, central supply, pharmacy, and clean production areas that need enclosed, space-efficient storage and controlled access.

Carriers can be divided for trays, bins, and kits. Systems are sized to ceiling height and can include single or dual access openings, labeling, and specialty inserts to match your inventory profile.

Contact us for a free consultation. We’ll review your inventory, ceiling height, access needs, and software requirements to propose a right-sized SPD carousel.

Honest Results

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Southwest Solutions Near You

With 7 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, plus teams covering Alaska, Washington, Northern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, and West Virginia, Southwest Solutions Group delivers expert Sterile Vertical Carousel sales, design, installation, and maintenace support.

Sterile Vertical Carousel Service Areas

Texas

Offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Austin
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio

Oklahoma

Office in Edmond w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Broken Arrow
Edmond
Lawton
Norman
Oklahoma City
Tulsa

Colorado

Office in Englewood w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Aurora
Colorado Springs
Denver
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Boulder

Alaska