Driving excellence in decontamination

iM Med has unveiled the next evolution within Steelco’s broad endoscope washer disinfector range, the Steelco EW1 S Maxi. Founded on the existing single scope per chamber EWD, the EW1S, the EW1 S Maxi has been developed in conjunction with leading decontamination specialists, as an evolved EWD which combines compliance with ease of use, resulting in an optimum process for endoscope decontamination.

With a rapid cycle time, the Steelco EW1 S Maxi is a stainless steel and glass constructed single scope per chamber EWD with a unique automated endoscope connection technology, which further enhances the existing benefits of the Steelco patented One Connection System across the entire EWD range.

Ergonomic design features

Prioritising the operator’s ease of use, Steelco continuously strives for excellence in the development of their decontamination range. The EW1 S Maxi is no exception, having been designed with an ergonomic chamber loading height, handsfree automatic door opening and a large decontamination chamber, with the basket designed to compliantly decontaminate the largest of endoscopes. An integrated RFID system enables both endoscope and operator automatic identification, further streamlining the loading process while eliminating the risk of error.

The One Connection System

The Steelco One Connection System (OCS) is a patented innovative technology for endoscope connection, reducing the risk of error by only connecting the endoscope at the start of the process at the manual cleaning stage. The OCS remains connected to the endoscope throughout the decontamination journey of manual cleaning, EWD reprocessing and loading into the drying cabinet, so the operator does not have to repeat this process, eliminating the risk of human factor error, reducing scope handling and a reduction in overall risk.

The OCS system delivers a significant reduction in contamination risk throughout the decontamination journey. This is of particular benefit when removing the endoscope from the washer to place in a dryer, as the OCS connection only requiring handling to place the endoscope into the dryer, enabling the safe aseptic handling of the endoscope.

The EW1 S Maxi Automated One Connection System

The EW1 S Maxi design has further evolved the unique OCS system with the development to automatically connect the OCS into the chamber without operator intervention. On closure of the door and first staging of the process, the OCS positioned into the connection cradle on the basket, the EW1 S Maxi automatically connects the OCS into the connection point for commencement of the cycle. The evolution of the existing innovative OCS design, further reduces operator time and intervention, streamlining the loading process for a lean and error free process.

Maximising Space with a Compact footprint

The EW1 S Maxi benefits from a compact footprint. The EWD can be configured without a service gap (as all maintenance is accessed from the front) enabling a bank of machines, maximising the use of available decontamination departmental space. The EW1 S Maxi features include:

• Stainless steel with glass door optimum build quality EWD.
• Single scope per chamber compact footprint.
• Automatic scope connection, enhancing the existing OCS efficiencies.
• Integrated RFID system enables both endoscope and operator automatic identification.
• Rapid compliant cycle time for efficient throughput.
• Status control chamber light indicating process stage with three illuminated colours.
• Handsfree door opening with foot pedal operation.
• Front access service enabling machines to be configured without a gap.
• Contained chemical management.
• Large LED touch screen operation.
• Safety door opening system allowing scope access in event of power supply failure.

Your department your way

Steelco offers a wide range of endoscopy equipment to meet the demands of your department, featuring a choice of EWDs with the options of single-scope or multiscope chambers, available as single or double pass-through door versions. Steelco appreciates that one size does not fit all. By design, the variety within the EWD range enables true choice when developing a decontamination facility 

The range can be configured to allow a mixing of EWD types. For example: a configuration of the 3-scope per chamber EW2 3S washers for multi scope throughput with the EW1 S Maxi for a rapid turnaround scope provides a blended EWD solution. For departments favouring single scope per chamber reprocessing, an installation of a bank of the EW1 S Maxi EWDs maximises the use of available space with the outlined technological benefits and efficiencies of the system.

All systems work in harmony across the Steelco operating platform and Steelco ARES track and trace system, enabling customers to choose a configuration which uniquely works for them and their departmental needs.

The Steelco endoscope decontamination range

EW1 S and Maxi version: One scope capacity, with a rapid cycle. This can be configured as two stacked, asynchronous chambers, on a single footprint.

EW2 2S / EW2 3S: High productivity EWDs for the most challenging work peaks. Simultaneous reprocessing of 1/2/3 flexible endoscopes per chamber. Single or double door pass-through options short cycle times with maximum security utilising the OCS, One-time Connection System.

Steelco Endoscope Drying Cabinets: Following processing in an EWD, endoscopes are ready for use or can be stored in an EN 16642 compliant drying cabinet, maintaining their microbial status. The drying cabinets range is EN 16442 compliant, with single or double door passthrough options, horizontal or vertical storage and an 8 or 16 endoscope capacity

iM Med and Steelco

Innovation and a passion for customer service excellence brought iM Med, the UK-based decontamination specialist, to a natural partnership with Steelco for the provision of cutting-edge decontamination solutions to the UK healthcare market.

iM Med was founded by industry specialists, with decades of experience in decontamination and a driving passion for quality, innovation and patient focused excellence, leading to their selection to supply the Steelco range on the NHS Supply Chain Decontamination Capital Equipment National Framework. iM Med is pleased to be able to provide an additional 15% discount to the Framework prices with an offer lasting until 2022 on this provision. 

Part of the German Miele Group, Steelco is a leading Italian manufacturer of decontamination equipment and solutions for the specialties of healthcare, pharmaceutical and life science. The Steelco ARES Endoscopy Decontamination range provides the complete workflow of endoscope reprocessing, including pre-cleaning devices, endoscopy washer disinfectors, drying cabinets, endoscope storage transport solutions and traceability software.

iM Med at the forefront of providing choice.

iM Med passionately believes healthcare providers should be free to choose a decontamination solution to meet their unique needs, and that choice should extend through the life of their chosen equipment. When choosing Steelco as their decontamination equipment provider, customers retain choice with a range of compliant chemistries and the ability to choose a compliant service provider to meet the life long requirements of their compliance, quality and budgetary needs 

iM Med does not lock customers into any of these elements, instead by consistently delivering service and customer service excellence iM Med becomes the chosen life-long partner to Healthcare Trusts with a shared vision of decontamination excellence and consistent Patient Safety

iM Med: the decontamination specialists

Quality sits at the core of the iM Med portfolio and philosophy, with BSI as its notified body, iM Med is ISO 13485:2016 certified with a quality management system to support safe and compliant products and services. The iM Med portfolio has four cornerstones across decontamination products and services, delivering a complete decontamination strategy for all healthcare providers:

• iM Equipment: the provision of the Steelco range of endoscope and surgical instrument decontamination equipment, uniquely offering true choice for customers looking to upgrade their decontamination facility.
• iM Technical: the provision of technical service support including maintenance, service and validation of decontamination equipment.
• iM Consumables: a range of consumables to support compliant decontamination, which includes a collection of UK manufactured chemistries, including peracetic acid disinfectants, manufactured to the required type tested recipe for endoscope decontamination.
• iM Compliance: supporting clinical teams with the provision of tailored education, bespoke CPD-certified courses, technical support and advice.

The Team at iM Med is on hand to discuss and explore all your departmental requirements to provide you with a decontamination strategy of choice. The launch of the Steelco EW1 S Maxi further enhances that choice, facilitating a decontamination department to meet all your future demands.

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