Clinical Instrument Repair Consultants
About Us
Clinical Instrument Repair Consultants (CIRC) was founded with a clear purpose: to raise the standard of surgical instrument repair through precision, transparency, and sustainability. We partner with hospitals, surgical centers, and manufacturers to keep critical instruments performing at their best — protecting patients, supporting providers, and strengthening healthcare systems.
Our team of expert technicians brings decades of combined experience and craftsmanship to every project. Each repair is performed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring instruments meet or exceed original performance standards. By prioritizing repair over replacement, we extend the life of instruments, reduce costs for our clients, and minimize waste — contributing to safer surgeries and a more sustainable future.
At CIRC, customer trust drives everything we do. We are committed to building long-term partnerships through clear communication, reliable service, and accountability at every step. Whether performing routine maintenance or addressing complex repairs, our goal is the same: to deliver results that safeguard patient outcomes and uphold the highest standards of care — every instrument, every time.
Leading with Purpose
Richard Leimann Jr.
Founder & Principal
Richard Leimann Jr., Founder and Principal of Clinical Instrument Repair Consultants (CIRC), brings more than 15 years of hands-on expertise and innovation in surgical instrument repair. A true craftsman, Rich leads with precision, technical mastery, and an unwavering commitment to transparency—ensuring healthcare partners always have clear, honest insight into the condition and care of their surgical tools.
Rich began his career with a nationally recognized repair company, where he achieved the rank of Master Technician by specializing in advanced mobile lab repairs. He later returned to Cincinnati to lead teams across three major cities, training new technicians and managing mobile operations that kept surgical teams supplied with reliable instruments in critical care environments.
Following the company’s acquisition, Rich pioneered one of the first hospital-managed surgical repair labs in the region—gaining rare end-user insight into the daily challenges surgical teams face. His proactive maintenance program for rigid cystoscopes significantly extended instrument lifespans and reduced rebuild costs, reinforcing his belief that transparency and preventative care create long-term value for hospitals, patients, and communities.
At CIRC, Rich combines deep technical knowledge with a forward-thinking approach rooted in precision, compliance, innovation, transformation, and transparency. His leadership bridges technical repair with hospital-side operations, delivering customer-focused solutions that reduce downtime, lower costs, and build trust. For Rich, transparency isn’t just a value—it’s the foundation of safer surgeries, stronger provider partnerships, and a more sustainable future in surgical care.
Christina Sawyer, M.B.A. (Finance), B.S.H.A.
Co-Founder | Business Director | Strategist
Christina Sawyer leads Clinical Instrument Repair Consultants (CIRC) with a simple but powerful mission: People, Planet, Progress. Every decision, from the way CIRC repairs surgical instruments to how it partners with hospitals, is designed to protect patients, support providers, and create sustainable solutions that reduce waste and extend the life of vital medical tools.
With more than two decades of experience in healthcare administration, operations, and strategic business growth, Christina co-founded CIRC to raise the standard of surgical instrument repair. Her leadership reflects the company’s core values of precision, compliance, innovation, transformation, and transparency—ensuring service that surgeons can trust and patients can depend on.
As a strategist, Christina drives growth by aligning financial insight with clinical needs, delivering forward-thinking solutions that reduce downtime, enhance surgical performance, and create measurable value for healthcare partners. Her work bridges technical excellence with human impact—helping providers deliver safer surgeries, strengthening community health, and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Christina holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Purdue University Global and a B.S. in Healthcare Administration. She continues to shape CIRC’s vision as a trusted partner for hospitals, surgical centers, and manufacturers—leading the company with clarity, accountability, and a commitment to building healthier communities through expert service.