Automatic
Endoscope Washer "Kagami-Naishi"
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Endoscopes
are contaminated by microorganisms after each clinical use.
Therefore, the whole of endoscopes should be disinfected
in a high level after each patient use. However, it takes
long time by manual brushing. And more over, cost of decontaminating
chemicals and anxiety of their possible harms to the operators
are also still there. In this connection, the Strongly Acidic “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed
Water now has gotten a lot of attention recently as a new
disinfectant to solve such problems.
The Strongly Acidic “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed
Water has strong sterilizing power, while keeping low operation
cost
and high safety in usage.
There are papers about the application of the Strongly Acidic “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed
Water for Endoscope Channel Cleaning presented at The Japan Gastroenterological
Endoscopy Society (JGES) and The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy
Technicians Society (JGETS). They conclude that the strong sterilizing
power can be expected with this particular water as long as operators
fully understand its characteristics.
Motivated by these opportunities, KOKEN has featured Endoscope
Channel Washer with an automated brushing with built in the Strongly
Acidic “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed Water generator.
It names "Kagami-Naish" in Japanese, meaning like "Mirror
Polishoer" or "Endoscope Servant" if we give it
an English pet name.
"Kagami-Naishi" is equipped with not only the Strongly Acidic “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed
Water generator but also it has world's first automatic endoscope channel brushing
system. Thanks to this system, safety cleansing and disinfecting work on endoscopes
are now available to replace of manual brushing done by medical facility workers.
Moreover, drastic reduction of time with less water and energy is also achieved.
Now, “Kagami-Naishi” is increasing its installation base throughout
the country.
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The ideal endoscope channel brushing
with running water has been implemented by our original technology.
Aspiration and bioptome channel is the pathway for filth from
the human body, blood and air. Also it works as a pathway for
the biopsy instruments. Due to its contamination, physical
brushing by exclusive brush is strongly needed. After a biopsy,
a piece of mucous tissue can still remain inside of the channel.
And it is very difficult to remove it out by sucking with cleaning
solvents. Therefore, thorough cleaning work is definitely required
after every usage.
However, manual washing work tends to be an insufficient one
due to its time consuming and troublesome nature. Now, "Kagami-Naishi" carries
out the channel brushing work automatically. Programmed control assures
reliable washing work and can standardize the work level. Brushes
automatically move back and forth in the cannel to rub secretion
and blood that remain inside there. |
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Guidelines for Procedures for Cleaning and Disinfecting Endoscopes
by
Japan Gastroenterological
Endoscopy Society, it takes approximately 5 minutes for cleaning
and 10 to 15 minutes for disinfection, followed by rinsing
of the instrument and then total duration this job will be
half an hour. “Kagami-Naishi” greatly shortenes
the whole process. Cleaning and disinfection of the endoscopes
now can be performed between shorter intervals of each session. |
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Main
features of "Kagami-Naishi"
Very shortened washing process (Whole process takes only 5 minutes)
Easy operation by touch panel.
Manufacturing and sales approval under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law was received
for “Kagami Naishi,” a fully automated endoscope cleaning system,
in February 2006. |
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Specifications
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Dimension
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640(W)
X 860(D) X 1,038(H) (mm) |
Weight
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Approx.
140kg (In dry condition) |
Maximum
Capacity
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Strongly
Alkaline “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed Waterr
Strongly Acidic “DENKAISUI” Electrolyzed
Water
0.4 ± 0.05 liter
/ min each |
Power
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AC
100V (50/60Hz) , 1500VA |
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