Endoscopy
Most medical devices and instruments are subject to re-use in endoscopic procedures. Between each usage, a strict & disciplined regimen for cleaning and disinfecting or sterilising must be applied. Disinfectants for instrument applications are highly regulated as medical devices. Their efficacy is proven for their entire life and their manufacture is strictly supervised. Thorough precleaning is an essential practice for any effective cleaning and disinfection proceedure.
The Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia (GENCA) offer an educational DVD on 'Manual Cleaning Process for Flexible Endoscopes'. This is a useful training tool for Endoscopy Staff as it demonstrates correct applications and proceedures for cleaning endoscopes using Matrix™. For more information or to request a copy click here.
Endoscopy
Click on the categories below to view our range of products and access product information including: Technical Bulletins, Material Safety Data Sheets and Brochures.
Instrument Cleaning & Disinfection
Thorough pre-cleaning is an essential practice for any effective cleaning and disinfection procedure. Bacterial biofilms cause product failure, equipment contamination and increase the risk of health related infections. Whiteley Medical specialise in instrument cleaners and disinfectants for Endoscopy. All Endoscopy products are TGA registered and offer demonstrated cleaning efficacy.
Aidal Plus is a stable, odour suppressed, mildly acidic 2% glutaraldehyde based sterilant suitable for use in Hospitals, Dental/Medical Surgeries and Veterinary Hospitals for the Sterilisation and High Level Disinfection of Critical and Semi Critical Medical Devices.
Matrix™ removes conventional biological soils and bacterial biofilms on medical devices. Matrix™ is specifically intended for use on endoscopes (rigid and flexible), dental instruments, complex medical devices and instruments.
Due to popular demand - Matrix™ has now changed from Colourless to Aqua Blue at dilution.
Matrix Mint™ removes conventional biological soils and bacterial biofilms on medical devices. Matrix Mint™ is specifically intended for use on endoscopes (rigid and flexible), dental instruments, complex medical devices and all other medical instruments.
NEW Matrix Wipes biofilm removing detergent wipes for precleaning edoscopes and other medical devices. Matrix Wipes contain Matrix biofilm removing solution - a patented formulation of surfactants specifically designed for removing biological soils and biofilms.
Medizyme proteolytic enzyme cleaner rapidly solubilises and removes blood and other protein deposits with minimal physical effort and without the use of cleaning equipment and abrasive or corrosive action.
Microl is designed for rinsing and/or drying of medical instruments and surfaces before sterilisation. Microl is 70% Ethanol and filtered to 0.2 microns for fast and effective sanitisation.
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene is recognised as the single most important feature of an effective Infection Prevention & Control program. Effective hand hygiene activity has shown to reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Bactol Alcohol Gel Waterless Hand Cleanser (Aust R 155397) contains 70% v/v alcohol and uses natural emollients to replace the skin’s lipids which are removed by alcohol. Bactol Alcohol Gel maintains skin integrity leaving hands hygienic, soft and replenished.
Surface Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces is of paramount importance to reducing HAI's within the healthcare environment. Whiteley Medical's innovative and internationally recognised surface disinfectants are proven to kill a broad range of pathogenic bacteria and are suitable for use in Endoscopy.
Instrumax Pink is specially formulated and the only approved Instrument Grade Disinfectant (Low Level) within Australia. Instrumax Pink helps reduce the risk of cross infection and is suitable for use on non medical applications including training masks, mannequins (CPR training), self contained underwater breathing apparatus and nebuliser face masks.
Australia's No. 1 Hospital Grade Disinfectant! Viraclean is a major development in advanced cleaning and hospital-grade disinfecting technology. Viraclean passes TGA Option B and kills a broad range of other bacteria including VRE, MRSA, Hepatitis B Virus, Herpes Simplex Virus and Influenza Virus. Viraclean simplifies complex cleaning and disinfection proceedures.
Clean and disinfect surfaces with V-Wipes hospital grade disinfectant wipes! V-Wipes unique pH neutral formula and high quality apetured fabric allow for fast, effective cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces within the healthcare environment.
Specialty Products
Whiteley Medical offer specialised products designed for specific cleaning applications within Endoscopy.
GN Liquid is an excellent glutaraldehyde neutraliser and has the added benefit of changing the glutaraldehyde colour to brown 5 minutes after being added.
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Whiteley Medical manufactures it's products in Australia to International Standards which allows us to meet the demands of the healthcare industry.It is always recommended that you speak with your customer sales representative to tailor the best solutions for your Endoscopy needs. While Whiteley Medical makes every effort to ensure that its products are always safe to use, some products can affect individuals differently and the company cannot predict individual responses. Therefore careful reading of the MSDS is essential prior to first use. All Whiteley Medical products are supported by Technical Bulletins and Material Safety Data Sheets in approved regulatory formats.