AquaTYPHOON™
AquaTYPHOON™
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 | 2 TURBULENT FLOW REMOVES RESIDUES | 3 RESULT |
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In the AquaTYPHOON™, water is introduced in a pulsed manner into the turbulent flow of medical air. | In the endoscope, highly turbulent two-phase fluid flow creates a strong shear stress that eliminates residues from the channel walls. | Afterwards, the endoscope channel is free of residues.
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Highly efficient system for full reliability
 | The AquaTYPHOON™ system consists of everything you need to make reprocessing faster and easier:
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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:
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It supports procedure documentation and improves digital processes in the hosptial:
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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 |  |
 | "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 in an eco-responsible approach, an essential critrion nowadays in the organization of healthcare services." Françoise Mével, Senior Health Executive |
| 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
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| Reduce reprocessing costs by redeploying labour, minimizing water consumption ans eliminating the need for single-use cleaning consumables and detergents | Improve reprocessing workflow, reducing the endoscope turn-around time. | Simplify reprocessing, as AquaTYPHOON™ is an intuitive system and is applicable to all endoscope types and brands. |
AquaBOX
Optimal splash protection
The AquaBOX is designed to provide protection to the operator and surrounding environment from splashing with contaminated water.
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AquaTYPHOON™, PlasmaTYPHOON™, PlasmaBAG™
The smart reprocessing team
The AquaTYPHOON™ is part of our hygiene solution to enhance endoscope hygiene and patient safety. The complete system reduces the risks of cross-contamination and infections.
| AquaTYPHOON™ | PlasmaTYPHOON+™ | PlasmaBAG™ / PlasmaBAG™ ECO |
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Automated brushless channels pre-cleaning for all endoscope types and brands in just 2 – 7 minutes.1) | Ultra-fast and complete channels drying for all types of endoscopes in just 1 – 3 minutes.1) | Safe long-term storage of ready-to-use endoscopes for up to 31 days.2) Individual zero energy storage, without capacity limit. |
These automated processes have implemented validation, security systems, full traceability, and are more efficient and sustainable than standard procedures.
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:
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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.
