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Cold Weather Endoscope Care
“This winter will see more days of shivery conditions: a winter during which temperatures will average below normal for about three-quarters of the nation.”- 2010 Farmers Almanac
On these frigid mornings, many of us allow our cars some extra time to warm up in order to avoid damage to the expensive internal components of the engine. [...]
The Folly of Fluid Invasion
The Folly of Fluid Invasion
Fluid Invasion is the cause of many of the most expensive repairs carried out on flexible endoscopes. In addition to the tangible cost of repairs, fluid invasions can shorten the life of an endoscope and create instrument down time that can result in scheduling delays.
Any time a flexible endoscope is immersed [...]
Leak Test…Leak Test…Leak Test
 Endoscopes are intricate instruments that combine mechanical, illumination, optical and video elements…none of which react well to fluid. Because of these sensitive components, endoscope leak testing is a critical part of the proper scope cleaning and disinfection process, but often, it is done improperly or not at all.
FLUID DAMAGE is responsible for over half of [...]
Protecting Your Capital Investment
With the slowing economy resulting in smaller capital budgets for new endoscopy equipment, forging a solid relationship with a reputable repair vendor is more important than ever. Even if you have an OEM service contract on your newer equipment, you still need to maintain your 160, 140 and 100 series scopes.
Never replace your flexible endoscopes [...]
Common Questions in Flexible Endoscopy
When clinical staff members who have contact with your flexible scope inventory truly understand scope nomenclature, how a scope works and proper handling, your facility or department should have fewer incidents of damage due to improper handling or accidental breakage. But what happens when something does go wrong? Do you understand symptoms of problems and [...]
Flexible Endoscope Repairs: Doing It Your Way
Today more than ever hospitals are seeking innovative ways to reduce costs and provide affordable health care. Empowering your Biomedical Engineering team to perform simple repairs on-site can save your facility hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair and shipping costs annually. Some multi facility systems have adopted the repair depot concept [...]
