TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024
/CNW/ -- PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA group, proudly
announces FDA clearance of the DEC™ Duodenoscope (ED34-i10T2s)
compatibility with the STERRAD™ 100NX Sterilizer, the flagship
product from Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a division of
Fortive.
The collaboration between PENTAX Medical and ASP has resulted in
a groundbreaking advancement in addressing the ongoing challenges
of duodenoscope reprocessing. Reducing the risk of
cross-contamination with duodenoscopes has been a point of focus in
the joint project. The DEC Duodenoscope (ED34-i10T2s) is the
world's first GI endoscope compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas
plasma sterilization, a technology that has revolutionized
infection prevention across various medical specialties.
"The low, but persistent risk of duodenoscope contamination
post-reprocessing emphasizes the need for a reliable sterilization
solution," said Klaus Mergener, MD,
PhD, MBA, Global Head, Medical & Scientific Affairs and Chief
Medical Officer at PENTAX Medical. "The partnership between PENTAX
Medical and ASP has produced a method that also considers the
workflow aspects that matter just as much as meeting sterilization
efficacy standards."
FDA clearance of the ED34-i10T2s duodenoscope represents PENTAX
Medical's second pioneering milestone in enhancing infection
prevention and patient safety through innovative design. The launch
of the DEC (Disposable Elevator Cap) marked the first medical
device manufacturer's response to the FDA's and CDC's call for
advancement in duodenoscope design to reduce the risk of
cross-contamination. The DEC allows physicians to simply and safely
dispose the elevator, the component most vulnerable to enteric
bacteria, while maintaining image quality, performance and
handling of a reusable duodenoscope in each procedure.
"The collaboration with ASP marks a pivotal step forward in our
continued effort to enhance patient safety through innovative
endoscope designs; the compatibility with STERRAD
technology ensures easier access to sterilized duodenoscopes
with a lower environmental impact" said Harald Huber, Chief Product Officer at PENTAX
Medical.
About PENTAX Medical
PENTAX Medical is a division of HOYA Group. The company's mission
is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of
healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and
services with a focus on QUALITY, CLINICALLY RELEVANT INNOVATION,
and SIMPLICITY. PENTAX Medical strives to align with the healthcare
community's Triple Aim goals through transparent partnerships with
its customers and by providing the highest quality solutions to
help them reach their goals, including enabling customers to
improve patient outcomes by offering evidence-based solutions
across the continuum of care; ensuring value by supporting the
customers to improve their efficiency and minimize their healthcare
costs; and enriching patient and provider's experience by
empowering every member of the care team to achieve optimal
outcomes through products, education, and support. Focused on the
outcome instead of technological features, PENTAX Medical listens
to the healthcare community and their patients, understands their
daily obstacles and helps improve endoscopy with smart
innovations.
For more information: https://www.pentaxmedical.com
About HOYA
Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global
technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of
innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA is active in the
fields of lifecare and information technology, providing
eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, intraocular lenses, optical lenses,
as well as key components for semiconductor devices, LCD panels,
and hard disk drives. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries
worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of
37,000 people. For more information, please visit: https://www.hoya.com/en/
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