Full compliance with society guidelines ensures JCAHO inspection readiness.

Additionally, Olympus is incorporating the Endo SafeStack into its portfolio of reprocessing solutions, through an exclusive distributorship with Meditech Endoscopy Limited, a UK-based design, development and manufacturing company, specializing in Endoscopy.The Endo SafeStack is a combination tray, cart and liner system that provides a secure method for transporting endoscopes and a clear process for identifying clean and contaminated endoscopes. Infection prevention specialists know that scratched or damaged endoscopes can lead to expensive repairs and lost procedure time. Endo SafeStack protects scopes using a patented design that secures scopes during transport, lockable castors that keep the transport cart stationary and an interlocking groove design that allows trays to be easily stacked. For prevention of cross-contamination or reuse of dirty scopes, a color coded liner (green for clean and red for dirty) enables single-glance identification of clean and dirty scopes. The three-part, sterilized, disposable liner system mitigates the risk of cross contamination and reduces clean/dirty endoscope confusion in busy reprocessing/procedure rooms.

To complement these infection control introductions, Olympus further introduces the Visual Reprocessing Guide for the TJF-Q180V. The step-by-step video guide walks the reprocessing technician through each required action in the cleaning of the endoscope. Olympus gathered feedback from a panel of reprocessing technicians in the making of this user-friendly guide. The Visual Reprocessing Guide is available immediately to users of the TJF-Q180V through the Olympus America online portal, OlympusConnect. Over time, this on-demand guide will be expanded to include additional Olympus endoscopes.
"In an era of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, we share a responsibility with our customers to maintain the safety of endoscopes," said Kurt Heine, Group Vice President, Endoscopy Division at Olympus America Inc. "From endoscopic procedures to transport, reprocessing and storage, endoscopes are at risk of jostling-related damage or retained moisture that can invite bacteria. A strategy to provide more than disinfection but also drying and transport protection will aid in the fight against bacteria. Our video guide coupled with our new transport and storage products will help technicians fight against bacteria and protect their valuable equipment during an endoscope's complete journey throughout the day."

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