Disinfection Systems: TD-100
The TD 100® Automated TEE Probe Disinfector is designed to provide high-level disinfection of transesophageal (TEE) echocardiogram ultrasound probes.
The TD 100® disinfects each TEE probe with TD-5® or TD-8® disinfectant and provides printed verification upon completion of successful disinfection cycle. The TD 100 has a built-in vapour management system and performs continuous self-diagnostic tests that confirm the TD 100 is working properly throughout each disinfection cycle. A printed validation ticket is generated at cycle completion. Microprocessor controlled, the TD 100 is simple to use for any health care professional reprocessing a used TEE ultrasound probe.
The TD 100 offers many advantages over manual reprocessing; it is fast (17min), compact and safe. The TD 100 provides quality assurance records with printed verification and eliminates the need for excessive handling and stress on these delicate instruments.
The TD 100 is part of our TEE Complete Care – 10 Steps to Successful Reprocessing.
Cost Saving
The TD 100 generates significant savings both in labor time and cycle time. The disinfection and rinse process requires less than one minute of operator time, while the whole process only takes 17 minutes. The TD 100 allows more procedures with the same probe, while reducing stress and potential damage to probes.
Fast & Easy to Use
After inserting the TEE probe into the TD 100, you simply follow the clear prompts on the display. This takes less than one minute, 17 minutes later with no further action required by the operator, the cycle is complete. Compare that to the labor intensive manual process for disinfection and rinsing.
Compact
The TD 100 is compact and measures only 8” deep, 24” wide, and 44” high.
Automatic Waste Disposal
Upon completion of the disinfection cycle, the TD 100 automatically pumps the spent TD-5 or TD-8 disinfectant to drain and eliminates the potential for over-soaking the TEE probe.
Protects Your Probes
The TD 100 dramatically reduces the amount of stress and the potential for damage to TEE probes. Custom, form fitted holders safely and securely hold the TEE probe to minimize potential damage that is associated with manual reprocessing. The TD-5 and TD-8 high level disinfectant container is held securely to deliver the exact measured dose for proper high-level disinfection.
The following is a manufacturers warning for TEE probes: “Do not use a transducer that has been dropped or struck against another object. The transducer is fragile and will break …this is not covered by the probe warranty or service contract.” Manual reprocessing can expose your TEE probes to this type of expensive damage.
Printed Verification
The TD 100 performs continuous self-diagnostic tests that confirm the result in a printed report after each cycle. The date, time, disinfectant lot number, and identity of both operator and probe are recorded. If needed, additional copies can be printed directly from the machine.
High Level Disinfectants
TD-5 and TD-8 have the same exact indications for use and perform inside the TD 100 identically. TD-5 and TD-8 are both heated and held in contact with the TEE probe for 5 minutes, and have been tested to effectively kill potentially harmful microorganisms without damaging the TEE probe. The TD-5 and TD-8 when used with the TD100 have been proven to be effective against HPV16 & HPV18. TD-5 is a single-use, 2.65% glutaraldehyde based, high-level disinfectant made specifically for the TD-100. TD-8 is a single-use, 0.59% Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) based, high-level disinfectant.
Protects Your Staff
The single-use one-pint container of TD-5 or TD-8 is pierced inside the TD 100, therefore, splashes, spills, and vapors are minimized. Fresh disinfectant is used for each cycle eliminating the need for MEC testing. An advanced vapor management system adsorbs and neutralizes vapors during the process.
Gas Phase Bonded Filters
Chemisorptive bonded filters eliminate exposure to harmful fumes and vapours associated with the high-level disinfectant. The filter adsorbs and neutralizes fumes and vapours effectively.
Approvals
The TD 100 has been tested and approved by the major TEE manufacturers: Philips Medical, Siemens Medical and GE Healthcare*.
Licences
The TD 100 has FDA 510K clearance and a Health Canada device licence.
