Do I have to preclean? Why is it so important to reduce dried blood and soils on endoscopes and other devices at the point of care?

Blood and other soils will dry on instruments and inside channels of devices and start the formation of biofilm and corrosion within minutes after the end of a procedure. Endoscopy nurses have a short window to take action BEFORE sending scopes and instruments to the processing area. Scope manufacturer instructions plus guidelines from SGNA, AORN, AAMI and other professional groups have targeted precleaning as an important action.** ** SGNA Standards of Infection Prevention in Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes 2018 ** ANSI/A AMI ST91:2015 ** Multi-Society Guideline on Reprocessing Flexible GI Endoscopes, 2016

What steps and procedures are most useful to prevent dried soils at point of use?

Check the instructions for each brand and model of endoscope, transducer or other device. Most instructions recommend use of neutral pH enzymatic solution to wipe off the exterior surfaces and distal portion of tubing. Items with channels are usually flushed with liquid enzymatic solution.

What is the advantage of freshly mixed solution when using enzymatic products for pre-cleaning and manual cleaning of endoscopes?

Enzymes are a premium ingredient to help dissolve soils, especially in areas where brushing and scrubbing is difficult. Over time a pre-diluted enzyme solution will weaken as enzymes attack each other during storage leaving you with less cleaning action. Spec Clean™ Endoscope Sponges use pre-saturated sponges dosed with concentrated Spec Clean™ Quad Enzymatic Instrument Detergent . Squeezing the sponge in water releases the enzymes for fresh cleaning action.

Can we prepare the flushing solution prior to the procedure in the room?

Yes. Use freshly prepared Spec Clean™ Endoscope Sponge within 12 hours.

Can I use room temperature tap water to hydrate the sponge?

Yes! sponges with Spec Clean™ Quad Enzymatic Instrument Detergent have validated performance for enzymatic action at room temperature. Tap water is appropriate for this stage of precleaning. A better quality of water may be required for the final rinse.

What is the value of vacuum packed?

This makes it easier to re-stock and keep corrugated cardboard outside of clinical areas.

Spec Clean™ Endoscope Sponge

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For immediate precleaning of endoscopes and other devices after procedures

Applications:

Use immediately after procedure to flush channels and wipe off exterior surfaces of endoscopes including duodenoscopes, bronchoscopes and colonoscopes
Preclean and wipe off exterior surfaces of medical devices with or without channels including ultrasound probes and transducer wands
Effective for endoscope cleaning in various medical procedures
Suitable for veterinary instrument cleaning as part of routine maintenance in veterinary clinics

Features:

Improves productivity in busy endoscopy suites with easy to use kit
Meets scope manufacturer’s recommendations for neutral pH, non-foaming enzymatic cleaner
Unlike competitor cleaners, Spec Clean™ Endoscope Sponges have fresh validated enzyme action
Sponge is pre-saturated with powerful ProEZ AW Quad™ multi enzymatic cleaner to dissolve bioburden quickly and reduce risk of biofilm formation
Cleaning solution uses soil specific enzymes active at room temperature: amylase for intestinal starches, lipase acts on fats and protease for protein soils
Vacuum packed kits reduce storage footprint
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Product Image	Part Number	Package	Weight	Size	Technical Data Sheet	Safety Data Sheet
	1 QEZ2-1	Pre-Saturated Sponge		150 mm x 95 mm 5.9 in x 3.7 in	TDS USA (ENGLISH) (opens in a new tab)	SDS Lookup (opens in a new tab)

Part Number	QEZ2-1
Package	Pre-Saturated Sponge
Weight
Size	150 mm x 95 mm 5.9 in x 3.7 in
Technical Data Sheet	TDS
Safety Data Sheet	SDS

Dilution Ratios	1/2 oz. (15 mL) per sponge.
pH	Neutral.
Temperature of Use	Effective at room temperature 70°F (21°C).
Odor	Fresh.
Color	Blue.
Shelf Life	2 years from date of manufacture.

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