Hygiene Commitment

PENTAX Medical strives to continuously improve patient safety and infection prevention in endoscopy. That’s why we are continually innovating products, optimizing processes, and integrating feedback from the market.

By offering solutions like the DEC™ Duodenoscope and the PlasmaTYPHOON and PlasmaBAG System, we are reinforcing our strong commitment to these vital topics. But real change comes from understanding the landscape – and reshaping it. Which is why improved hygiene and safety are the pillars that support all our research and development.

We work closely with experts for market insight to ensure that all products are directly based on their needs. Then we innovate for even better clinical outcomes – because a commitment is nothing without action.

Listen to our new podcast episode

Hear international hygiene experts discuss sustainability in endoscopy, taking a closer look at ESGE and ESGENA’s position statement about reducing the ecological footprint of GI endoscopy.

Episode #7: How to become sustainable in endoscopy with Prof. Sebastian, Prof. Pohl and Prof. Bisschops

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PENTAX Medical Europe launches premium solution PlasmaTYPHOON+

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20.11.2023

Scope contamination and infections are important issues. We as physicians must do something about that.”

Prof. Marco Bruno shared this recently, when we spoke about collaboration between ...

10.11.2023

Finding the balance is the central theme of our work. We are always looking for ways to improve our products and services – for patients, endoscopy staff and the planet.

International Hospital...

24.10.2023

Time flies – it’s already the second day of the World Sterilization Congress! It’s been extremely inspiring to learn about everything that our industry is doing for clean, safe and sustainable ...

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20.10.2023

We’re excited to be at the 24th World Sterilization Congress! Every year the frontrunners of sterilization come together here and share what they are doing to improve patient safety by minimizing ...

20.10.2023

Harald Huber, Chief Product Officer, recently spoke with International Hospital & Equipment about the AquaTYPHOON™. He discussed the importance of innovation, and how our newest solution improves...

14.10.2023

A dream green endoscopy team – we couldn’t have said it any better. Prof. Shaji Sebastian recently shared his thoughts on green endoscopy, and why innovation and collaboration are key to mitigating ...

22.09.2023

Today marks #WorldPatientSafetyDay - a global day that recognizes the importance of safeguarding patient safety in every healthcare intervention.

On this occasion we want to thank the ...

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11.10.2023

International Hospital & Equipment - Finding the balance: the sustainability journey of PENTAX Medical

How is PENTAX Medical becoming a responsible and accountable corporate citizen? By aligning with the SDGs and implementing new design principles. The journey to a more sustainable future has just begun.
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11.10.2023

International Hospital & Equipment - PENTAX Medical’s AquaTYPHOON™ revolutionises cleaning of endoscopes

Harald Huber speaks with International Hospital about the importance of innovation in healthcare. He describes how the AquaTYPHOON™ is a game-changer with regards to improved efficiency, cost reduction and sustainability for hospitals and their endoscopy suites.
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10.10.2023

Event recap – expert takeaway- Why should we care about green endoscopy?

Prof. Sebastian discusses the coordinated and sustained efforts that are needed to address climate change, especially in the healthcare sector. Learn why green endoscopy is the future:
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07.09.2023

International Hospital & Equipment- PENTAX Medical presents the AquaTYPHOON™

Paul Caesar and Daniel Vinteler speak about the AquaTYPHOON™, the new automated brushless solution for the pre-cleaning of endoscopes. They explain how this innovation addresses hygiene and sustainability challenges faced by healthcare providers.
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14.06.2023

PENTAX Medical Europe introduces brushless solution for the automated pre-cleaning of endoscopes

PENTAX Medical has launched its new brushless solution for automated pre-cleaning of endoscopes: the AquaTYPHOON™. With this launch, PENTAX Medical takes the lead in standardizing the manual pre-cleaning phase for reusable endoscopes - promoting sustainability and infection prevention in the endoscopy suite.
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07.03.2023

[Italian] Tecnomedicina - PENTAX Medical Europe launches new solution for automatic preliminary cleaning of endoscopes

PENTAX Medical has received CE Mark for its new AquaTYPHOON solution, a medical device used in automatic preliminary cleaning of endoscopes. Read the article from Tecnomedicina in Italian here:
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07.03.2023

PENTAX Medical Europe to launch new solution for the automated pre-cleaning of endoscopes

In association with PlasmaBiotics, PENTAX Medical has gained a CE mark for its new, innovative automated device that provides an alternative to manual pre-cleaning of endoscopes – the AquaTYPHOON™.
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21.02.2023

[Dutch] FMT - Product innovations to find balance between patient safety and the environment

In line with the ESGE and ESGENA position statement, PENTAX Medical is taking steps to make endoscopy more sustainable by reshaping its value chain. Patient safety remains PENTAX Medical's primary objective, against which the sustainability ambitions must be weighed up. Read the article from FMT in Dutch here:
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15.02.2023

Expert sit-down blog series - Endoscopy trends in 2023

Ulrike Beilenhoff, ESGENA Scientific Secretary, shares insights on innovations and opportunities that already shaped and will contribute to further improve patient safety and infection prevention in 2023.
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13.12.2022

Umweltbewusst mit dem PlasmaBAG ECO™

Der neue PlasmaBAG ECO™ für das PlasmaTYPHOON System wird aus 80% recyceltem Polyethylen hergestellt und wird mit dem „Blauen Engel“ ausgezeichnet. Er ist ein Beispiel für die kontinuierliche Entwicklung in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit bei PENTAX Medical.
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14.11.2022

Get practical tips for the processing of flexible endoscopes for free

A successful use and processing of flexible endoscopes are important to minimise damages on endoscopes and maximise patient safety.
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11.11.2022

20 years in Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Dr. Klaus Mergener, global chief medical officer of Pentax Medical, reflects on changes in GI medicine and offers some predictions for the future in the latest publication of the Clinical Services Journal.
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07.11.2022

Expert sit-down blog series - Infection prevention in operating theatres

Dr Mariusz Skrzypczak, MD, Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at the Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Center in Poznań, Poland, shares his clinical experience with PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo™ single-use bronchoscope in the ICU.
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14.10.2022

Clinical Services Journal - Advancing endoscopy with Blackbox Innovations

PENTAX Medical’s Harald Huber and Michael Unger discuss key trends and innovation in endoscopy, with The Clinical Services Journal. They highlight some of the key developments that are expected to advance endoscopy in terms of safety, productivity, and clinical outcomes.
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12.10.2022

International Hospital - Empowering physicians with a range of innovative hygiene solutions

In endoscopy, hygiene is both a challenge and a priority. Harald Huber, Global Vice President for Product and Category Management at PENTAX Medical, emphasizes how important it is to provide physicians a meaningful mix of innovative hygiene solutions.
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12.09.2022

Expert sit-down blog series - High quality pulmonary care with single-use scopes

Prof. Felix Herth, Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine and Pneumology at the Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Germany, discusses his clinical experience with PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo™ single-use bronchoscope and explains how potential vulnerabilities of cross contamination are avoided with this solution.
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01.09.2022

The power of choice: offering the best clinical and environmental solutions for improved patient outcomes

PENTAX Medical is taking ambitious measures to make GI endoscopy more sustainable. Patient safety remains the primary goal of PENTAX Medical, against which sustainability ambitions need to be weighted. So how to balance sustainability goals with patient safety, all the while actually increasing patient outcomes?
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01.05.2022

Driving innovation in endoscopy

Michael Unger discusses some of the key healthcare challenges driving innovation in the design of endoscopy hygiene solutions and offers an insight into the ways in which industry is striving to help improve sustainability.
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04.04.2022

FDA Recommends Transition to Duodenoscopes with Innovative Designs

The FDA believes the best solution to reducing the risk of disease transmission by duodenoscopes is through innovative device designs that make reprocessing easier, more effective, or unnecessary.
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04.04.2022

Making endoscopy safe and sustainable

European Hospital spoke with two experts at Pentax Medical about challenges in product development, striking the balance between hygiene and sustainability, and the value of training.
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15.03.2022

Interview: International Hospital speaks to PENTAX Medical about their new focus on ‘Power of Choice’

International Hospital’s Twan Heesakkers speaks to Harald Huber, Global VP for Product and Category Management at PENTAX Medical, about the company’s new single-use bronchoscope, what they are focusing on this year and the ‘Power of Choice’.
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Designed for PENTAX Medical

Flexible endoscopes are still among the most complex medical devices. Maintaining the product quality is crucial, and requires using dedicated PENTAX Medical endoscope accessories. Our engineers’ dedication to the assurance of our endoscopes’ quality and optimal hygiene levels has resulted in specific hygiene-related products. They follow the DESIGNED FOR PENTAX Medical rationale to support you in:

Increasing confidence in the safety of the reprocessing outcome
Fulfilling compliance within hygiene departments
Control risk of infection and cross-contamination

PENTAX Medical supports you with cleverly engineered technology and dedicated services. Welcome to a world where you will always find smart and sophisticated answers to your daily challenges.

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Hygiene is an important concern as it relates to patient’s safety. Hospitals have the task to ensure a safe environment.