Labcaire launches revolution in Endoscope Cleaning & Reprocessing

Labcaire launches Revolution in Endoscope Cleaning & Reprocessing
Autoscope Isis cuts processing times in half to radically redraw performance and usability limits for Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AER)

Labcaire has unveiled an all new Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) that radically redraws the performance and usability boundaries for this type of instrument. Called Autoscope Isis, the new instrument halves the processing time compared to conventional AERs, with a total cycle time of just 20 minutes.

A kinetic cleaning process and elevated temperature capability means that optimum operating conditions can be achieved for every commercially available detergent and AER disinfectant mixture that satisfies Labcaire’s Approval Procedures. Compatibility with different detergents and disinfectants is also a major benefit for users, freeing them from dependence on a particular combination of process chemicals and allowing them to purchase more cost-effectively.

Despite a small footprint of less than one square metre, Autoscope Isis will clean and reprocess either one or two endoscopes simultaneously. Each endoscope is mounted independently on its own load carrier and process efficiency is guaranteed by automatic leak testing, individual channel monitoring throughout the cycle, thorough rinsing to ensure that chemicals are not carried over to the next patient and an automatic channel drying cycle.

The revolutionary design was driven by the strict requirements of HTM 2030 & prEN ISO 15883 (part 4). Developed as a pass-through design, which will be especially useful in many new build projects where the concept is being adopted increasingly, Autoscope Isis may also be specified as a stand alone system. Whether single- or dual-sided, the inclusion of a transparent window in the chamber means the scopes are visible throughout the washing process.

For pass-through installations, the unit is sealed into the wall. All maintenance and servicing of Autoscope Isis, whether pass-through or stand alone, is performed via the access panels on the loading side. This eliminates the need to remove the pass-through units from the wall at each service visit and potentially upsetting the balance between clean & dirty rooms.

Labcaire Systems Limited is a leading supplier of automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs), bench-mounted and mobile filtration fume cupboards, laminar flow cabinets, microbiological safety cabinets, tissue culture cabinets and PCR cabinets. Labcaire sell directly in the UK and through a comprehensive network of distributors throughout the world. The company is based at 175 Kenn Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6LH.