PENTAX Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Duodenoscope with New Sterilization Technology

TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024 /CNW/ — PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA group, announced FDA clearance of the DEC™ Duodenoscope (ED34-i10T2s) compatibility with the STERRAD™ 100NX Sterilizer, the flagship product from Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a division of Fortive.

The collaboration between PENTAX Medical and ASP has resulted in a groundbreaking advancement in addressing the ongoing challenges of duodenoscope reprocessing. Reducing the risk of cross-contamination with duodenoscopes has been a point of focus in the joint project. The DEC Duodenoscope (ED34-i10T2s) is the world’s first GI endoscope compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization, a technology that has revolutionized infection prevention across various medical specialties.