Because reducing waste really makes a difference.
In 2023, Europe’s healthcare systems generated around 900,000 tons of single-use plastic, and the trend is increasing.1 The result is high energy costs, rising CO2 emissions, and growing pressure to take action.
Compared with a competitor’s 24-hour multi-use system, CT motion SPICY significantly reduces disposable waste2. This helps reduce waste disposal costs and storage needs.
A typical CT workload includes 220 operating days per year, with 20 patients per day receiving intravenous contrast media.
This results in an annual waste volume and weight of:
- more than 6,500 liters and 280 kg for a comparable CT injector with a 24-hour multi-use system
- less than 2,000 liters and 170 kg with CT motion SPICY
CT motion SPICY combines efficient processes with reduced material consumption.
Thanks to its compact disposables design, CT motion SPICY significantly reduces waste. At the same time, flexible contrast media management makes everyday workflows easier and more efficient.
The large fluid reservoir with a combined capacity of up to 4 liters for contrast media and NaCl, reduces the number of bottle changes, making it a key driver of reduced waste and greater efficiency in everyday CT practice.
With the Tandem and Extended Tandem functions, contrast media can be changed without changing the 24-hour pump tubing.
This allows you to switch between contrast media with different active ingredients as needed.
This saves time and reduces both plastic and contrast media waste.
For us, responsibility means using resources wisely, operating sustainably over the long term, and contributing to our employees, society, and healthcare.
Implementing specific measures to conserve resources and reduce CO2 emissions:
Our focus on Made in Germany and long-term investments in infrastructure and people helps ensure the company’s long-term success:
We demonstrate our commitment to society through comprehensive employee wellness programs, community engagement, and support for the next generation of professionals:
BOOST your CT routine - with CT motion SPICY.
Sources
Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd., Systemiq (2025): A Prescription for Change: Rethinking plastics use in healthcare to reduce waste, greenhouse gas emissions and costs. Technical Appendix 2 – Europe data. September 2025. Available online at: https://eunomia.eco/reports/a-prescription-for-change/
ulrich medical. Internal test report, “Measurements and Data for the Weight/Waste Calculator (CE) – Data Basis for the Weight and Waste Calculator (CE) – Product Specification.” Comparative measurements of the waste volume and weight of disposables for CT motion SPICY and Centargo, conducted on February 19, 2026. Full test documentation is available upon request from ulrich medical.
Independent report by Inova from 2021. Report available from ulrich medical upon request.
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Over 110 years of experience
Since 1912, we have continuously set milestones in the innovation, quality and safety of our medical devices. This is something we are proud of! But we don’t rest on our laurels. Instead, we are constantly developing our medical technology products.
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