trophon EPR High Level Disinfection for Ultrasound Probes

Product Overview

trophon^® EPR is a high level disinfection system that is fast and simple. Disinfection takes place in an automated, closed system and uses a vaporized hydrogen peroxide solution.

The compact design means it can be located at the point of care, helping to improve patient workflow, while the fully enclosed system helps protect both patients and staff by limiting exposure to harmful disinfectant chemicals. As a point of care solution, it can help reduce the need to transport probes between the ultrasound suite and separate cleaning rooms.

HPV Transmission Risks

A new study shows trophon® EPR is the first high level disinfection system for ultrasound probes that is effective against high-risk, cancer causing strains of Human Papilloma Virus⁽¹⁾.

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Appropriate reprocessing of ultrasound probes between patients is critical to reduce the risk of HPV transmission. Recent research shows disinfectants commonly used on ultrasound probes do not kill natural, infectious high-risk HPV⁽²⁾.

Given the prevalence of HPV, the potential for HPV transmission in the healthcare setting and the virus's links to cancer, these research developments are of concern.

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HPV and Ultrasound Transducers: Why take risk if you have options.

1. Meyers, C., et al., Efficacy of a high-level disinfectant system against high-risk human papilloma virus. Presented at SHEA 2015.
2. Meyers, J., et al., Susceptibility of a high-risk human papillomavirus type 16 to clinical disinfectants. J Antimicrob Chemother, 2014.

Designed for effectiveness, ease and efficiency

Fast, automated 7-minute cycle
Automated, easy-to-use High-Level Disinfection with one-touch operation requires fewer manual steps (compared to other methods of probe reprocessing), so you can do other things while the transducer is in the system.

Traceability
The optional traceability solution links the probe and HLD cycle data and time with the patient and procedure. This can help you meet compliance requirements with audits and accreditation. The trophon® EPR Printer provides labels for records, helping to eliminate missing information.

Limits exposure to harmful chemicals
With the self-contained and automated High-Level Disinfection process, the disinfectant cartridge remains sealed until inside the system, so there's no need for special ventilation, and may reduce requirements for Personal Protective Equipment.

Probe-friendly process
Over 1,000 probes are OEM-approved for use with trophon® EPR, and the process requires no soaking-it exposes probes to a very low amount of hydrogen peroxide mist and disinfects both the probe and the handle.

Consistency in process
Each High-Level Disinfection cycle is validated by sophisticated sensor technology and the Chemical Indicator, for clinical validation that helps ensure compliance with leading healthcare recommendations.

Environmentally friendly
The fully enclosed system limits exposure to harmful chemicals and breaks down the hydrogen peroxide disinfectant into harmless, environmentally friendly by-products: oxygen and water that can be disposed of in a sink.

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High Level Disinfection Guidelines

Multiple guidelines recommend the high-level disinfection of semi-critical devices. Click on the links below to review.

CDC: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

AIUM: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

AORN: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

ANSI: American National Standards Institute/ AAMI: Advanced Safety in Medical Technology

What is High Level Disinfection?

High level disinfection (HLD) is defined as the complete elimination of all microorganisms in or on an instrument, except for small numbers of bacterial spores.
Instruments classified as semi-critical devices require high level disinfection.

Why High Level Disinfection?

Controlling infections has never been more important. More and more, healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are a major challenge for healthcare organizations. Consider these facts:

1 in 25 patients will acquire an infection during a hospital stay¹.
HAIs cost the U.S. up to $147 billion annually in direct and indirect costs².
Up to 70% of HAIs are preventable using existing infection prevention practices³.
Of the 1.7 million people infected in U.S. hospitals, 98,987 die⁴ As a result, there are more efforts around controlling and preventing HAIs than ever before-and the disinfection of ultrasound transducers can play a critical part in that.
12.9% of transducers are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria following routine disinfection⁵.
Up to 7.5% of transvaginal ultrasound transducers were found to have HPV DNA, a known cause of cervical cancer, after low-level disinfection with wipes⁶.
Up to 9% of barrier sheaths and condoms leak⁷.
One of the Top 5 non-compliance findings by The Joint Commission is reducing the risk of infections associated with medical devices or equipment⁸.

1. Electronically accessed. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr61/nvsr61_04.pdf
2. Marchetti, A. and Rossiter, R. (2013). J Med Econ 2013 Dec;16(12):1399-404.
3. Scott RD. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009).
4. Klevens, M et al., Estimating Health Care-Associated Infections and Deaths in U.S. Hospitals,. Public Health Rep. 122: 160-66, 2007 (2002 Data).
5. Leroy SJ. Hosp Infect 2013 83(2):99-106.
6. Ma S et al. Emerg Med J. 2013 30(6):472-5.
7. Vickery K et al. J Inf Pub Health 2013; in press.
8. Electronically accessed: thejointcommission.org. May 2014. Issue Two. Improperly sterilized or high-level disinfected equipment.

Traceability
The trophon® EPR traceability solution is a documentation and traceability solution that is used with the trophon® EPR high level transducer disinfection system. The package offers trophon® Connect software and the trophon® EPR Printer. It can help you:

Quickly obtain user-defined, automated, non-editable PDF HLD reports

Achieve system-wide audit and accreditation recommendations

Access a robust risk management reporting system

Eliminate the potential for documentation omission (because it's automated)

Simplify record keeping

Training

Comprehensive training and product support material is available to help you install and use your trophon EPR system.

Training can be completed online. You'll be asked to watch a 15 minute video followed by a questionnaire. Upon successful completion of the questionnaire you will be able to download and print your certification to operate your trophon EPR.

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Accessories

Ordering trophon EPR accessories and supplies is easy.

Phone: 866-281-7545

Fax: 877-279-6990

Email: gehcaccessorysales@ge.com

Online: gehealthcare.com/accessories

Sonex-HL™
The small sealed cartridges that contain a proprietary aqueous solution of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide are 80 mL each which is enough for up to 40 exams (up to 240 exams per box). Product cannot ship air. (6 cartridges / box; approximately 240 cycles)

trophon Chemical Indicators
trophon In-Process Chemical indicators are used by healthcare providers to confirm that Minimum Effective Concentration of disinfectant is delivered by the trophon EPR system. (300/box; 1" / 26 mm)

Clean Ultrasound Probe Covers
Decrease risk of recontamination after high-level disinfection. Custom-designed for ultrasound probes, these covers protect the entire probe, including the handle. (100/box)

trophon Printer and trophon Connect
The printer records each HLD cycle and generates an adhesive label detailing the results of each disinfection cycle for documentation and traceability. This allows the probe and the HLD cycle date and time to be linked with the patient and the procedure.

trophon Printer Paper / Labels
Labels are used with trophon Printer to help address the audit trail often required by hospitals and clinics to track and adhere to infection control guidelines. Labels can be placed in a manual log to reduce the potential for incomplete or inaccurate documentation. The labels are direct thermal, adhesive, and high quality with a seven year print stability. (1 roll - 900 prints)

The trophon Connect software application provides a traceability solution for trophon EPR High Level Disinfection (HLD) system. It enables download of a detailed HLD report at the click of a button. It is designed to help the user meet audit and accreditation requirements.

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trophon EPR High Level Disinfection for Ultrasound Probes
trophon EPR High Level Disinfection for Ultrasound Probes

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