Gastroenterology nurses visiting the SGNA 46th Annual Course, April 14-16, 2019 in Portland, OR will have the opportunity to interact with a host of effective assistive tools designed to make endoscope soaking and pre-cleaning more ergonomic, consistent and compliant, says Pure Processing LLC, developer and provider of pre-cleaning systems and accessories for reusable medical devices and reprocessing departments.
Yesterday afternoon, the company announced that it will be launching its new PureSteel Endoscopy Sink during the show in the exhibit hall at booth 821. The new equipment now gives sterile processing techs a dedicated space to soak, flush and rinse instruments per the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU). And to keep users in compliance with scope IFUs, the sink comes with an LED-lit basin to assist technicians with leak testing as well as an integrated temperature gauge for monitoring enzymatic temperatures.
“Endoscopes can greatly facilitate medical and diagnostic procedures, but they are challenging to clean and reprocessing protocols are still falling short,” stated Dan Gusanders, founder and CEO of Pure Processing in a news release. He pointed to ECRI Institute’s Top Ten Patient Safety Concerns, noting that the organization has inadequately cleaned devices as a major risk to patients on its list for the tenth consecutive year. “That indicates that processes and practices still need improvement,” Gusanders said.
Ergonomic features include an electric pushbutton that delivers precise personal height adjustment, ergonomic wrist edges to remove pinch points, and an under-sink storage shelf that raises and lowers to allow mopping, cleaning, and easy access to stored items.
The company says it remains committed to delivering quality SPD equipment and technology that techs can use to improve performance and job satisfaction.
“We continue to develop products and tools that not only meet patient safety standards and recommendations, but also help improve reprocessing staff safety,” Gusanders said.
