- In April 2023, Olympus Corporation introduced its next-generation OER-Elite Automated Endoscope Reprocessor, enhancing reprocessing speed and efficacy while meeting global infection control standards. This launch underscores Olympus’s focus on advanced automation, helping healthcare providers improve operational efficiency and ensure consistent high-level disinfection across a range of endoscopic devices
- In March 2023, STERIS plc announced the expansion of its Revital-Ox brand portfolio with new high-level disinfectants and compatibility-tested chemistries tailored for a wide range of endoscopes. These products aim to optimize reprocessing workflows and reinforce STERIS’s commitment to safe, fast, and environmentally conscious disinfection processes across global healthcare settings
- In February 2023, Cantel Medical (a division of Steris) launched the ADVANTAGE PLUS Pass-Thru AER system in European markets, which supports high-throughput facilities with secure, one-way workflow integration between contaminated and clean zones. This innovation reflects Cantel’s focus on patient safety, process validation, and space-efficient design, responding to growing demand for seamless infection control systems
- In February 2023, Getinge AB collaborated with leading infection prevention experts to develop enhanced traceability software for endoscope reprocessing, aiming to automate compliance documentation and provide real-time monitoring of cleaning cycles. This advancement aligns with the global shift toward digital transformation in healthcare, boosting transparency and audit readiness
- In January 2023, Ecolab Inc. launched a new line of enzymatic and high-level disinfectant solutions under its EndoSuite platform, tailored to improve cleaning efficacy while reducing reprocessing time. The solutions are formulated for compatibility with major endoscope brands and reflect Ecolab’s mission to deliver integrated, data-supported hygiene systems that enhance safety and operational consistency in endoscopy units
