Endoscope reprocessing


has built-in validation and safety features that help preventing human errors. The automated routine, unlike manual pre-cleaning, is always fully in line with the protocol and the full pre-cleaning procedure is documented. The system also offers full traceability and can be connected to hospital networks. The device was also designed with


ergonomics in mind, according to Daniel Vinteler: “This new solution makes the reprocessing work more comfortable for staff. On top of requiring between two and five times less labour time,6


manual pre-cleaning.7 By optimising efficiency


but also reducing waste generation, the solution not only yields cost benefits but also has a positive environmental impact. Harald Huber, global VP for product and


the brushless solution comes


with AquaBOX, placed in the sink and intended to prevent splashing of the operator and the surrounding environment. The AquaBOX was designed with height-adjustable feet to allow operators to choose an ergonomic position. As the technology replaces the mechanical brushing of the endoscope channels, wrist injuries are also prevented.” While automated pre-cleaning devices are primarily designed to improve the safety and efficiency of endoscope reprocessing, they also bring environmental benefits, helping healthcare facilities move towards a more sustainable future.


Balancing patient safety, productivity and sustainability The AquaTYPHOON has been designed with sustainability in mind, making it an ideal solution for endoscopy departments looking to minimise their environmental footprint. The manual pre-cleaning step can generate a significant amount of waste. It requires reprocessing staff to use single-use cleaning accessories, such as brushes, wipes and sponges, along with various chemical cleaning solutions such as detergents and disinfectants. As the automated pre-cleaning step combines only water and air, waste generation due to consumables and/or chemicals is avoided. The solution also significantly reduces water consumption, using this precious natural resource between six and ten times less than


category management at Pentax Medical, comments: “We believe in green endoscopy at maximum patient safety. The introduction of AquaTYPHOON is our contribution to reducing waste and water consumption during endoscope pre-cleaning while providing highest safety through an automated process.” With the environmental footprint of endoscopy becoming an increasingly critical issue in healthcare,8


Pentax Medical is striving to


incorporate green thinking in every aspect of its value chain. The ultimate goal is to empower doctors with


the ‘Power of Choice’, through a meaningful mix of reusable, semi-disposable and single-use products, combined with advanced cleaning solutions. Enabling doctors to assess each situation and choose what is best for the patient on a case-by-case basis is crucial. Paul Caesar concludes: “Medical devices manufacturers, together with healthcare providers, are continuously working to improve patient safety and infection prevention. In the reprocessing process of endoscopes, stringent endoscope pre-cleaning between procedures is vital. However, it is much more than just a ‘flush and a brush’. “With numerous complicated steps in the


process, plus high demand for rapid turnaround of endoscopes paired with staff shortage, contamination is still being reported. As the industry seeks ways to optimise endoscope reprocessing, we are turning to automated pre- cleaning devices with the AquaTYPHOON. Not only does this cutting-edge solution improve patient safety, but it also addresses the productivity challenges faced by staff along with hospitals’ sustainability and costs concerns.”


Daniel Vinteler, CEO of PlasmaBiotics


3 European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. ESGE/ESGENA guideline for process validation and routine testing for reprocessing endoscopes in washer-disinfectors, according to the European Standard EN ISO 15883 parts 1, 4 and ISO/TS 15883–5. Endoscopy. 2018;50(8):834-857. doi:10.1055/a-0759-1629


4 Shida T, Okamoto T, Sakaguchi M, et al. Endoscope Reprocessing Methods: A Prospective Evaluation of 3 Techniques [published online ahead of print, 2010 May 18]. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2010;33(4):304-308. doi:10.1097/SGA.0b013e3181e7b6fa


5 Lahner E, Bellisario C, Esposito G, et al. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy by using hybrid access technique: A multicenter retrospective study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2022;95(6):1371-1379.e1. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2022.02.008


6 Depending on the local guidelines, AquaTYPHOON requires between 2 and 5 times less labour time compared with today’s manual pre-cleaning solutions.


CSJ


References 1 European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. ESGE/ESGENA guideline for process validation and routine testing for reprocessing endoscopes in washer-disinfectors, according to the European Standard EN ISO 15883 parts 1, 4 and ISO/TS 15883–5. Endoscopy. 2018;50(8):834-857. doi:10.1055/a-0759-1629


2 Hernandez-Mondragon OV, Meneses-García A, Martínez-Rivera C, et al. Detection of Helicobacter pylori in endoscopic samples by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and comparison with real-time PCR [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jul 3]. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2021;113. doi:10.17235/ reed.2021.7877/2021


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7 Depending on the endoscope type, AquaTYPHOON requires between 6 and 10 times less water compared with today’s manual pre- cleaning solutions.


8 Siau K, Hayee B, Gayam S. Endoscopy’s current carbon footprint. Techn Innov Gastrointest Endosc. 2021;23:344-352. doi:10.1016/j. tige.2021.06.005


PENTAX Medical will be present at the ESGE Days 2023, in Dublin, to showcase the future of medical device reprocessing. Its team of experts will be on hand to answer any questions about the AquaTYPHOON and show how this innovative device can help any department meet its goals for patient safety, productivity, and sustainability.


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