A semi-disposable endoscope solution provides all the benefits of reusable endoscopes in combination with single-use hygiene consumables to further enhance infection prevention. Healthcare providers can continue minimising the risk of contamination, with innovations such as the disposable elevator cap (DEC) on PENTAX Medical's DEC video Duodenoscope, the PENTAX Medical Single Use Valve Set, and PROfILE single use cleaning brushes. These single-use consumables address three main areas of concern for potential infection risk: the distal tip or elevator, the valves, and the channels.

Through evaluating unmet clinical needs, the Slim DEC Duodenoscope (ED32-i10; OE-A65) will soon be launched, recognising the necessity for a duodenoscope that serves paediatric patients and adults with narrow anatomies. The Slim DEC provides consistent therapeutic performance, outstanding visualisation, and reduces the risk of cross-contamination. Moreover, PENTAX Medical will soon be launching the PENTAX Medical DEC Hygiene Pack, which combines all necessary pieces into one ready-to-use package, further improving infection prevention and workflow.


High quality care without compromise in pulmonary care

To support physicians in providing the highest quality care even in the most urgent and critical situations, PENTAX Medical introduced ONE Pulmo in Europe: the single-use bronchoscope with superior suction power and HD image quality.

Dr. Erik van der Heijden, Associate Professor of Interventional Pulmonology at the Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, the Netherlands, shared his experience: "The PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo has the 'clinical-grade' high-resolution image quality. The endoscope feels like a reusable bronchoscope and the large working channel allows for better combined suction and sampling in a slimmer scope."

Importance of continuous innovation and collaboration

Real change comes from understanding the healthcare landscape – and reshaping it. PENTAX Medical is enhancing its strong commitment to address medical device hygiene challenges by continually innovating products, optimising processes, and integrating feedback from the market. Rainer Burkard, Chief Executive Officer EMEA & Chief Commercial Officer Americas, explains, "Hygiene has always been one of the key drivers in our product development and it continues to shape our future endeavours. At PENTAX Medical we listen and we care – market feedback shapes every step of the way. Listening to our customer's perspectives has confirmed our approach to continue focusing on infection prevention in endoscopy. Starting December, we will be launching a series of new, innovative products for the next twelve months and hygiene always has been a relevant aspect when developing them."

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