CleanShield® Endoscope Storage Cabinet provides a proper
storage environment that protects delicate endoscopes from potential
damage and minimizes environmental contamination after disinfection.
During storage, disinfected endoscopes are hung securely in a vertical
position while filtered ambient air bathes the chamber and disinfected
scopes. Room air is drawn through pre-filtration and HEPA filtration
before contacting the disinfected endoscopes that are securely hung
inside the CleanShield® storage cabinet. Specialized fixtures
allow for secure and easy placement of the endoscope control unit while
the channel and power pack cables hang freely within the cabinet.
CleanShield® Endoscope Storage Cabinet is designed to accommodate the following types of endoscopes:
| ● Colonoscopes | ● Bronchoscopes |
| ● Gastroscopes | ● Choledochoscopes |
| ● Laryngoscopes | ● Rhinolaryngoscopes |
| ● Sigmoidoscopes | ● Duodenoscopes |
| ● Esophagoscopes | ● Echoendoscopes |
| ● Enteroscopes | ● Fiberscopes |
CleanShield®
is available in two models that will effectively accommodate either six
or nine disinfected endoscope probes. Access into the storage cabinet
is gained through the epoxy-coated steel door with polycarbonate viewing
panel. For added security the steel door can be locked to prevent
access or removal by unauthorized personnel.
The Society of
Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) not only recommends that
stored endoscopes hang vertically, but also that the distal tip hangs
freely in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. Good ventilation encourages
continued air drying of the surfaces and prevents undue moisture
build-up, thus discouraging any microbial proliferation. Storage
surfaces should be of a materialthat can be cleaned and disinfected
easily.