Olympus Announces Endoscope Reprocessing System

Olympus announced the launch of the OER-Pro, the fastest technology in automated endoscope reprocessing and the only reprocessor on the market designed by an endoscope manufacturer, according to an Olympus news release.

The OER-Pro can simultaneously clean and disinfect two flexible endoscopes in 29 minutes and also has numerous safety features including sensor technology that performs automated detection functions and the ability to automatically shut down operation if a leak is detected in the machine, according to the release.

The OER-Pro automates manual flushing of endoscope channels, but facilities still will need to complete pre-cleaning, leakage testing and a modified manual cleaning process prior to the use of the OER-Pro to ensure the proper reprocessing, according to the release.

The new reprocessor uses a high-level disinfectant called Aldahol, which is rapidly active against all vegetative bacteria, fungi, virus types and mycobacteria, according to the release. Because there are safety concerns related to the use of all chemicals used to disinfect flexible endoscope, the OER-Pro is fitted with charcoal filters that absorb chemical vapors to minimize staff exposure.

Read the release on Olympus' OER-Pro endoscope reprocessor.