November 4, 2020 – Olympus announced the launch of the Olympus Procedure Kits and Hybrid Tubing, two new single-use and single-day devices that reduce the chances for cross-contamination.
Olympus has partnered with Ruhof Corporation to bring Procedure Kits into its EndoTherapy portfolio. The kits, also known as compliance kits, convenience kits, or bedside kits, are a convenient grouping of products designed to aid in the setup and execution of applicable procedures and improve procedural efficiency and post-procedure pre-cleaning.
Common items found in the kits include Air/Water, Suction, & Biopsy Valves, Gauze Pads, Lubricant, Chux/Underpads, Suction Tubing, Emesis Basins, Enzymatic Sponges, Flushing Syringes, and more.
The latest addition to the Olympus tubing portfolio is the Hybrid Tubing. This combination tubing allows for input of air or CO2 and water through the scope and jet function. Olympus says the all-in-one design helps to decrease procedural setup time and increase efficiencies in the endoscopy suite. Similar to the Procedure Kits, the single-day tubing eliminates the need for the reprocessing of reusable tubing.