Ottomed Endoscopy

It's essential to keep your Endoscopy equipment—camera, tower, and washer—performing at its optimal level. Following a well-planned maintenance schedule can help your devices last longer and continue to perform at their best. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to maintain your equipment. Daily Maintenance of Endoscopy instruments Maintenance of Endoscopy instruments on a daily basis includes careful cleaning, inspection for damage, proper drying, and secure storage to ensure they remain functional, prevent infections, and maximize their lifespan as essential medical devices. Check Your Endoscopy Camera: Inspect the Endoscope Camera head for noticeable damage, such as cracks or dents, before using the endoscope. Clean the lens with a lint-free cloth and wipe gently to remove smudges or dust. Ensure the light source is in proper working condition and that the image remains clear. Sanitize the Tower: Unplug the tower and use a disinfectant wipe on the monitor, keyboard, ...

Instruments play a crucial role in achieving the success of endoscopic interventions, such as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and ureteroscopy. When performing these procedures, proper tools are essential for differentiating between an effortless procedure and a troublesome one. Accessory instruments are manufactured with the sole intention of enhancing accuracy, security, and speed for you to accomplish superior results in your patients. In ERCP Scope, you depend on accessories such as guidewires, sphincterotomes, and retrieval baskets to move through the biliary and pancreatic ducts. A properly selected guidewire offers stability, making it easy for you to advance catheters. Sphincterotomes offer you control when cutting through the sphincter of Oddi, while retrieval baskets assist in removing stones or debris easily. Without these accessories, your diagnostic and therapeutic capability for conditions such as choledocholithiasis or strictures would be greatly...