The importance of time in endoscope reprocessing. Endoscope reprocessing is all about speed and efficiency. Yet the time lapse between pre-cleaning and reprocessing varies widely across the world. Read our article published in February's edition of the Clinical Services Journal which takes a look at reprocessing timing around the world and outlines the need for [...]
Meditech Endoscopy at HSPA 2024 A busy few weeks for Meditech Endoscopy! Our Sales team has been networking and meeting nursing staff, distributors, and educators at various events this month, DeconUK 2024, EAEAG Study day at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage and HSPA in Las Vegas, USA. If [...]
Drying an endoscope correctly is a fundamental step in reprocessing, as any residual moisture that is left inside the scope channels can be an open invitation for biofilm formation. However, the process for endoscope drying is not standardized in healthcare settings and drying methods can vary widely between hospitals. How endoscopes are currently dried [...]
The distal tip is the most fragile part of an endoscope and accounts for nearly 45% of all endoscope damage. According to a recent webinar by Olympus, approximately 85% of endoscope repairs are avoidable, which indicates that scopes should be using a distal tip protector, like ProTech, throughout the reprocessing journey. Endoscope damages can [...]
