Endoscopy
Only 1 endoscope out of 69 correctly follows all steps of cleaning procedure.
Ofstead 2010
WHY WORRY ABOUT ENDOSCOPES?
10 to 30% of patient-ready endoscopes are contaminated with microorganisms. ¹
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If contaminated scopes are used, investigators noted high rates of transmission.²
More outbreaks are linked to contaminated endoscopes than to any other medical device.³
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Endoscopes not sterilized, hence reprocessing has narrow margin of safety. Any slight deviation can lead to survival of microorganisms.⁴
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Endoscopes are significant vectors for nosocomial transmission of microorganisms as a result of scope contamination from the patient or from the inanimate environment (e.g. automated endoscope reprocessing devices).⁵
SEVERAL RECENT CASES⁸ REPORTED OF INFECTIONS POST-ERCP FOLLOWING COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH CLEANING GUIDELINES (MORBIDITY & MORTALITY)
BIOFILMS & ENDOSCOPY
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Growth of biofilms inside endoscope channels can result in failure of endoscope reprocessing and is an important factor in the pathogenesis of endoscopy-related infections. ⁶
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Microbial surveillance to monitor endoscopes after reprocessing has been recommended by a majority of organizations (ASGE, ESGE, ESGENA, GESA).
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Countries with systematic endoscope monitoring confirm high contamination rates.
IF it's not clean, it shouldn't be disinfected
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Inorganic and organic materials interfere with the effectiveness/ antimicrobial activity of disinfectants and sterilization.²
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It is impossible to disinfect an inadequately cleaned instrument.²
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“Any disinfection process is doomed to fail if cleaning is inadequate.”⁷
OneLife's solutions to achieve biofilmlysis :
Detect
No control without detection
Babyscope
Inspection tool for Medical Devices with lumens, such as flexible endoscopes
Prevent
Routine prevention
EnziMed® Prevent
Active against biofim matrix of multiple pathogens. Regular use impedes build-up of biofilm and incrusted soil. Helps avoid costly maintenance and repairs.
Curative
Curative treatment
EnziQure®
The most efficient detergent in breaking down biofilm matrices of multiple pathogens. Less expensive for contaminated scopes than repairs.
OUR APPROACH IN SHORT :
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Detection of contamination.
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Biofilm matrix is dissolved with patented multi-enzymatic compounds, freeing instruments and endoscopes from contaminants.
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Prepares Medical Devices for efficient disinfection.
