Endoscope Reprocessors

We have 2 seperate Free Standing Endoscopy Centers and currently have an ASP AER in one and the ASP Evotech (less than 1 year old) in the other. We have had significant problems with the Evotech and are considering our options. Does anyone else currently use the Evotech and are you having problems? (frequent cancelled cycles, parts needing replacement,not user friendly, etc) We need feedback on what reprocessors other centers are using and if they would recommend its purchase. Any feedback would be helpful.

Started by: Diane Southern (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at June 24, 2010 (10:45 am)

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Hi Diane
We also are having issues with our Evotech systems. My name is Wes Patten and would like to contact you to discuss this. Did ASP ever take care of your issues? Please email me back and I can give you my contact information.
Thanks Wes

Wes Patten (Other) at December 2, 2010 (11:25 am)

Ditto on the Custom Ultrasonics, great product. Does a good job washing as well as HLD scopes. Our repair guys like them too, said they rarely have problems. The cost per cycle to run is much lower than many other products, such as the Steris 1 or 1e.

Marcia Patrick, RN, MSN, CIC Director, Infection Prevention and Control

Marcia Patrick (Other) at October 12, 2010 (12:07 pm)

This was two years ago, but there was a recall in 2008 due to the problems listed in the recall notice I copy/pasted below.

a) EvoTech Endoscope Cleaner & Reprocessor, Product Code 50004 Indicated for use with
high level disinfectant CIDEX OPA Concentrate and an enzymatic detergent,
CIDEZYME GI, to achieve cleaning and high level disinfection of heat sensitive
semi-critical endoscopes, Recall # Z-1368-2008;
b) EvoTech Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor, Product Code 50004-002 Indicated for use
with high level disinfectant CIDEX OPA Concentrate and an enzymatic detergent,
CIDEZYME GI, to achieve cleaning and high level disinfection of heat sensitive
semi-critical endoscopes, Recall # Z-1369-2008
CODE
a) Serial Numbers: 50004001070080, 50004001070082, 50004001070083, 50004001070043,
50004001070044, 50004001070046, 50004001070048, 50004001070023, 50004001070024,
50004001070021, 50004001070075, 50004001070045, 50004001070078, 50004001070079,
50004001070107, 50004001070110, 50004001070081, 50004001070062, 50004001070064,
50004001070063, 50004001070034, 50004001070025, 50004001070029, 50004001070047,
50004001070049, 50004001070061, 50004001070087, 50004001070088, 50004001070084,
50004001070077, 50004001070076, 50004001070085, 50004001070086, 50004001070090,
50004001070091, 50004001070094, 50004001070089, 50004001070092, 50004001070098,
50004001070097, 50004001070099, 50004001070100, 50004001070101, 50004001070105,
50004001070106, 50004001070108, 50004001070109, 50004001070102, 50004001070103,
50004001070104, 50004001070020, 50004001070031, 50004001070035, 50004001070036,
50004001070039, 50004001070042, 50004001070059, 50004001070065, 50004001070071,
50004001070072, 50004001070073, 50004001070074, 50004001070114;
b) Serial Numbers 50004002070001 and 50004002070004
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Advanced Sterilization Products, Irvine, CA, by letter on February 13, 2008.
Manufacturer: Jabil Circuit, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Cleaning cycles are being cancelled. Specific issues are: a) Water heater tank is rusting resulting in the in-line 0.2 micron filter prematurely clogging, b) Interface board malfunction resulting in a premature lid opening, and c) Minor fluid leaks within the system (commonly at the 0.2 micron filter attachment points).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
66 units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally

Celeste Erickson (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at October 6, 2010 (1:12 pm)

We also have the ASP Evotech for approximately the same time period. And the problems you are having are identical to those we have had with our unit. It has been most disappointing. We have had to relay on the Medivators Reprocessing System which we purchased back when Olympus sold them. I have found this system to be most reliable.

Rhonda S. (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at August 27, 2010 (6:51 pm)

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SUSAN L. (Other) at August 24, 2010 (9:35 am) [last edited on August 24, 2010 (10:40 am)]

Are you aware that short of sterilization, there is a concern regarding the high level disinfectants that are used in reprocessors and the possibility that they may not kill C. Dif ? You need to check into this if you are reprocessing endoscopes.

SUSAN L. (Other) at August 24, 2010 (9:32 am) [last edited on August 24, 2010 (9:35 am)]

Diane - I'm the Product Director for the Evotech ECR and am concerned about your comments above. Please contact me at this email address (tcanfiel at its.jnj.com) as I would like to find out more about your experiences. I can tell you we have many happy customers, and I would like to understand the challenges you are are having.

Todd Canfield (Other) at August 18, 2010 (2:28 pm)

I am in the repair business for Cataract and Phaco equipment. I would ask the independent firms who repair systems what units they like. I have worked on all types of Phaco Equipment and I would recommend the ALCON Legacy for ease of service. My opinion is based not on product loyalty but on how reliable they are. It would be true with any of the ENDO cleaners. Google third party repair firms and ask which unit they say are the most reliable. Hope that helps! They may take your ASP Evotech in trade or suggest what manufacture will give the best price and trade in your old unit.

John Weymouth (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Executive Officer) at July 16, 2010 (11:45 am)

We have been happy with the Custom Ultrasonic Scope Washer/Disinfectors, having 12-15 of them across several of our facilities. User friendly and reasonable maintenance needs considering how much they're used.

Celeste Erickson (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at June 29, 2010 (4:35 pm)

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