AquaTYPHOON™
The automated brushless endoscope channels
pre-cleaning device. It improves reprocessing
efficiency, hygiene and patient safety while reducing
costs and waste.
AquaTYPHOON™
The automated brushless endoscope channels
pre-cleaning device. It improves reprocessing
efficiency, hygiene and patient safety while reducing
costs and waste.
The alternative solution to manual pre-cleaning
PENTAX Medical is a pioneer in increasing patient safety and infection prevention in endoscopy. Now, we have reinvented manual pre-cleaning for a more efficient process.
The AquaTYPHOON automated process provides:
- integrated leak-test
- fast brushless pre-cleaning of all endoscope channels in just 2–7 minutes1)
- effective removal of residues, based on pending patent technology, thus reducing the risk of cross-contaminations
The system is fully compatible with endoscopes from all major manufacturers.
Smart technology effectively removes residues
The AquaTYPHOON technology combines only air and water in the fully automated process for brushless pre-cleaning of all endoscope channels, even the non-brushable ones.
1 MIXING AIR
AND WATER
In the AquaTYPHOON, water is introduced in a pulsed manner into the turbulent flow of medical air.
2 TURBULENT FLOW
REMOVES RESIDUES
In the endoscope, highly turbulent two-phase fluid flow creates a strong shear stress that eliminates residues from the channel walls.
3 RESULT
Afterwards, the endoscope channel is free of residues.
Highly efficient system for full reliability
The AquaTYPHOON system consists of everything you need to make reprocessing faster and easier:
- AquaTYPHOON for fast channels pre-cleaning
- Barcode or RFID scanner to track endoscopes and identify staff
- AquaJET for exterior pre-cleaning
- Label printer for full traceability
Pre-cleaning has never been so safe and easy
The AquaTYPHOON uses an automatic standardized process that helps preventing human errors and increases patient safety:
- Automated device
with built-in validation and integrated alarms - Intuitive software
with step-by-step instructions on touchscreen makes the process safe and simple - Visual guidance
and colour-coded tubing improve process flow
It supports procedure documentation and improves digital processes in the hospital:
- Full traceability
with both printed and digital audit-ready data records - Connection
to hospital network and data management systems for centralized traceability
Caring for the environment
PENTAX Medical supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals. AquaTYPHOON is one example of our continuous journey to sustainability:
AquaTYPHOON reduces water consumption2) compared to standard manual pre-cleaning processes.
The pending patent process uses air and water only, which eliminates the need for chemical detergents, as well as single-brushes, syringes and other waste.3)
What experts say about the system
The AquaTYPHOON automates the pre-cleaning process and enables full traceability. Pre-cleaning endoscopes with the AquaTYPHOON system saves time and improves efficiency. This way, it helps us reduce costs and waste while simplifying the procedures for our staff.
The process fulfills all conditions for an endoscopy unit to engage into an eco-responsible approach, an essential criterion nowadays in the organization of the healthcare services.
Time-saving pre-cleaning for all major endoscope brands
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Power supply/electrical network | 100 – 240V |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 300x280x260mm |
| Maximal power | 100W |
| Net weight | 10.7kg |
| Minimal air inlet pressure | 3bar |
| Minimal gas flow rate | 70l/min |
| Minimal water inlet pressure | 3bar |
| Endoscopic Devices | Automated Pre-Cleaning Time |
|---|---|
| EBUS, bronchoscopes, naso-laryngoscopes, cystoscopes, ureteroscopes | 2min |
| Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopes | 5min |
| EUS endoscopes, twin channel GI endoscopes | 7min |
Fully compatible with endoscopes from all major manufacturers.
A truly economical solution
The system fulfills your departments’ needs and can help you increase hospital efficiency and productivity. It offers physicians, nurses, reprocessing staff and hospital staff a solution that supports reaching your sustainability goals as well:
Reduce reprocessing costs by minimising labour time and water consumption while eliminating the need for single-use cleaning consumables and detergents
Make endoscopes operational faster, allowing for more procedures and increased hospital efficiency and productivity.
Simplify reprocessing, as AquaTYPHOON is applicable to all endoscope types and brands.
AquaBOX
Optimal splash protection
The AquaBOX is an optional accessory that helps prevent splashing with contaminated water:
- Practical addition
It is placed in the sink and comes with height- adjustable feet and draining tube - Connected to AquaTYPHOON
via tube connectors that can be led out to the left or right side of the box, allowing for a flexible setup - Hand ports for easy access
allowing for ergonomic handling during the entire process
Independently tested
The AquaTYPHOON system has been thoroughly tested by independent laboratories having Cofrac accreditation, as well as clinically validated at several pilot sites. The system is certified to comply with the following regulation and standards:
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
- IEC 61010-1: 2017
- IEC 61326-1: 2021
- EN ISO 15883-4: 2018
- EN ISO 15883-5: 2021 EN ISO 15223-1: 2021
1) See technical data section.
2) Evaluated in internal tests against standard manual pre-cleaning procedures.
3) Calculated with 1 filter exchange annually with AquaTYPHOON (= 510 g waste) compared to more than 861 kg waste (single-use syringes, brushes, etc.) in standard manual pre-cleaning.