Cantel Medical: Preventing Endoscopic Infections

The use of the DEFENDO Sterile Single-Use Valves helps in solving the issue of reusable valve reprocessing by offering a single-use option that ensures new sterile valves for every procedure. Whereas, the ENDOGATOR is a totally disposable option to the reusable irrigation tube set in GI Endoscopy. It is equipped with a back-flow valve to prevent potential infection risks. The ENDO SMARTCAP Tubing, which is a 24-hour use water bottle adapter is designed to minimize infection control risks associated with manual cleaning and sterilization. Cantel also provides two other crucial endoscopy accessories - the CLEANASCOPE and SURESTORE endoscope storage and transport system. The CLEANASCOPE protects endoscopes by preventing contact with airborne contaminants and minimizing direct handling during short-term transport and storage. The SURESTORE, on the other hand, provides a long-term storage and transportation of endoscopes by assuring the storage each scope for as many as 100 days. Directly conditioned from an endoscope washer, the SURESTORE provides a ready-to-use packaged endoscope in only five minutes.

Apart from catering to endoscopic needs, Cantel develops, manufactures, and services water purification systems and accessories for healthcare usages, particularly dialysis, and for research laboratories and pharmaceuticals. The company also provides other disposable products, like face masks, sterilization pouches, biological monitoring systems and indicators, towels and bibs, tray covers, and surface barriers, among others. Further enhancing its offerings, Cantel recently acquired Omnia S.p.A., an Italian-based market leader that provides kits, sutures, and irrigation line system backed by a solid history developing and selling sterile and disposable surgical products.

Cantel is redefining ways to prevent infections during endoscopic procedures led by a team of highly-skilled experts who provide all the necessary solutions for reprocessing endoscopic equipment. The team is headed by George L. Fotiades, the company CEO who has more than 35 years of experience in the healthcare and consumer products industries. “Cantel has an excellent market position and many opportunities ahead for both organic growth and continued acquisition activity,” says Fotiades.