From Plastic to Profit: How Much Your Practice Could Save with VisionButler (a worked example)

The disposable unit price is only part of the calculation. This example is a cost model, not a savings promise. We assume 20 uses per working day, 250 working days and a hypothetical disposable price of €1.80 excluding VAT. One VisionButler costs €98 excluding VAT. All amounts in this model exclude VAT. Reprocessing, stock and actual replacements affect the result; enter your own figures.

1 Daily and annual disposable consumption

Model assumption: 20 retractors × €1.80 = €36 excluding VAT per working day.

€36 × 250 working days = €9,000 excluding VAT per year.

This represents 5,000 uses in the year considered.

2 VisionButler purchase and reprocessing

Product price: €98 excluding VAT per piece.

Assumed initial stock: 5 pieces × €98 = €490 excluding VAT.

Full reprocessing cost assumption: €0.30 excluding VAT per use, including the staff work and consumables allowed for in the model.

5,000 uses × €0.30 = €1,500 excluding VAT per year.

The stock quantity is a modelling assumption and must fit reprocessing, size requirements and your workflow. The model assumes no particular product lifespan.

Actual replacement purchases are counted separately: each additional VisionButler bought during the period costs €98 excluding VAT. Determine replacement needs from the actual condition and instructions for use.

3 First-year balance

Disposables in the model: €9,000 excluding VAT.
VisionButler: €490 initial stock + €1,500 reprocessing + actual replacements and other costs.
Calculated difference before replacements and other costs: €7,010 excluding VAT.
The purchase is counted once, rather than twice as amortization and reinvestment. Add equipment, storage, packaging or other costs wherever they are not already included in your reprocessing assumption.

4 Modelled break-even point

Daily disposable cost: €36 excluding VAT.

Daily reprocessing: 20 × €0.30 = €6 excluding VAT.

Modelled difference before replacements and other costs: €30 excluding VAT per working day.

€490 ÷ €30 ≈ 16.3 working days, rounded up to 17 whole days.

This applies only under these assumptions, without additional costs or replacement purchases during the period considered. Higher processing costs, fewer uses or different stock change the result; payback is not guaranteed.

5 Other considerations

Purchasing and stock: compare disposable consumption with the reusable stock required.

Waste: measure actual consumption and disposal costs.

Staff and time: include complete cleaning, inspection and sterilization under the instructions for use.

Selection and photography: consider soft silicone, three sizes and the photo contraster in the black variant.

Communication: report only documented changes.

Conclusion

A model supports decisions when all relevant costs are included. Use your purchase prices and documented reprocessing cost, adding actual replacements. The difference shown is an example under stated assumptions, not a lifespan claim or a guaranteed saving.