ATTACHMENT A-Salient Characteristics-Endoscope.docx

ATTACHMENT A

Technical Specifications/Salient Characteristics

1. Drying of endoscope channels should be performed with forced, pressure-regulated filtered air.

1. Drying the interior of an endoscope should use a sufficiently prolonged flow of medical air through all accessible channels, ideally simultaneously and for at least 10 minutes, for greatest efficiency.

1. Endoscopes should be completely dried after reprocessing and before use.

1. Follow manufacturers’ IFU.

1. Endoscopes should be stored in secure cabinets per manufacturer instructions.

1. Endoscopes should be placed in a vertical position.

1. Proper endoscope storage ensures that moisture does not collect on or within the endoscope.

1. Connectors that force air through each endoscope channel.

1. Disposable connectors to reduce risk of contamination

1. HEPA filter removes 99.7% of particulates, .03 microns

1. Replace HEPA filter system without removal of endoscopes

1. Short drying cycle for quick turnaround time

1. Automatic high-pressure shut off

1. Continuous venting for prolonged storage

1. Visual or audible display or alert for elapsed time of endoscope exposure to air flow

1. Visual or audible display or alert to notify replacement of filter

1. Can be fitted to existing endoscope storage cabinets at VASLCHCS