NX probe sterilizer
Statement of Need
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) Probe Disinfector Unit
Statement of Need:
The Lebanon VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Service (SPS) has a need for a TEE Probe Disinfector Unit. The newly opened Surgical Center at the Lebanon VAMC will allow more procedures to be done in our facility; this will include an increased use of transesophageal echocardiography. Therefore, there is a need for a disinfecting unit that will perform high-level disinfection of these probes in an efficient and safe manner for the department and medical personnel performing the HLD task. An automated, enclosed unit for this disinfection will reduce the amount of stress and the potential for damage to the TEE probes as compared to those when performing manual reprocessing. Automated enclosed unit for HLD will also eliminate exposure to harmful fumes and vapors associated manual reprocessing.
Principle of Operation:
The unit would disinfect each TEE probe with a disinfectant and provide printed verification upon completion of successful disinfection cycle. The unit needs to be simple to use for any healthcare professional reprocessing a used TEE ultrasound probe.
Intended Use:
The intended use of the unit will be for high-level disinfection of TEE ultrasound probes of which will be performed in the Endoscopy Reprocessing Area of the new Lebanon VAMC Surgery Center by SPS Staff personnel.
The Unit Purchased Shall Include:
Item Description QTY
001 TD-100 COMPLETE WITH PRE-INSTALLATION KIT, STARTER KIT AND VAPOR MANAGEMENT FILTER PN: CS-TD100S MFR: CS Medical Brand Name or Equal 1
002 NEUTRALIZATION STATION PN: AC-DS-03 MFR: CS Medical Brand Name or Equal 1
The Unit Purchased shall have the following features:
" High-level disinfection cycle that would be complete in approximately 5 minutes
" Individual rinse cycles after disinfection cycle is complete
" Built-in vapor management system to capture and neutralize disinfectant fumes for safety
" Microprocessor-controlled for ease of use by medical personnel
" Repeatable, verified disinfection cycle
" Printed record of successful disinfection cycle
" Single-use high-level disinfectant to be used
" Full diagnostic check of each disinfection cycle
" No minimum effective concentration (MEC) testing necessary
" 120V Ac - UL Certified
Dimensions, size, and capacity:
" A compact unit is desired as space is limited in reprocessing room
" Approximate size that would work in the space provided: 24" W x 8" D x 44" H
Utility Specifications/Requirement: Depending on the item purchased, there will likely be water supply requirements (delivery pressure, flow rate, temperature of water supply) and will likely also have drain requirements (drain pipe and trap).
Wesley S Kimmel
Contracting Officer
(610) 384-7711 x3226
wesley.kimmel@va.gov
