Meditech Endoscopy

05/02/2026

Should we put a price on protection?

We don't question the value of protecting the everyday items closest to us, like phones, cars, or our homes, so why isn't there a similar budget for protecting the devices that help keep us safe, healthy, and ultimately save lives?

Shrinking budgets in healthcare facilities have allowed endoscopy units to think that they cannot justify the cost of a tip protector, but is this a false economy?
Have they considered the cost of not protecting their endoscopes?

Although scopes can be repaired, many factors impact the costs, including the extent of damage and whether the endoscope requires repair or refurbishment. A recent study showed that, overall, the average cost of endoscope repairs was $5,833, with 20 minutes of staff time needed to complete paperwork related to sending an endoscope out for repair.
These expenses amounted to $63.93 to $128.05 per endoscope.
There is also the cost of damage that isn't visible to consider, the scratches and minute tears that act as reservoirs for biofilm formation and threaten patient safety.

Scope downtime can also incur hidden costs; one study considered the average time that reporting faulty endoscopes and sending for repairs generates 54 tasks and consumes 8 hours and 53 minutes of staff time, equating to £325 in efficiency costs.

Today, we are determined to reduce unnecessary spending, so it seems surprising that we spend so much on repairs and very little on preventing the cause of the damage instead.

Using a distal tip protector not only protects the endoscope, but it also reduces downtime, repair costs, the use of loan scopes, staff efficiency, and improves patient safety.

The ProTech endoscope tip protector costs a fraction of the (average) cost of an endoscope repair and protects the endoscope from accidental damage during transport and storage.
Maximum protection for a minimal cost.

So the question we should all be considering is not how much it costs to protect an endoscope, but rather,
What's the cost of not protecting the endoscope?

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Sources:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365592265_The_Hidden_Burden_of_Equipment_Failure_in_Endoscopy_Uncovered_and_Improved_With_Digital_Technology

https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-wh/portfolio-group/LithoVue/pdfs/Sterilization-Resource-Handout.pdf

22/12/2025

05/12/2025

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27/11/2025

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29/09/2025

02/09/2025

for reusable valves has never been simpler.

The Valvesafe valve basket has been designed to fit all 4 valves and has an integrated opening for the air-water valve chain, maintaining valve safety throughout the reprocessing cycle.

It's vital that reusable valves stay together with the parent scope to prevent cross-infection and enable full traceability.

Guidance from the British Society of Gastroenterology:

"Detachable valves (primarily air/water and suction valves/pistons) should be manually cleaned according to the manufacturers’ instructions, then decontaminated with their corresponding endoscopes in an EWD, keeping the valves and endoscopes together as a traceable unique set."

Source: https://www.bsg.org.uk/getattachment/33800384-054e-4109-a015-788a09402bf7/BSG-Decontamination-guidance-2020-update.pdf?lang=en-US

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14/05/2025

Did you know...?

By using the ProTech distal tip protector, you can reduce overall endoscope repair costs by 53.8%

The use of loan scopes can be reduced by 66.7%

PROVEN RESULTS

In 2016, endoscope repairs were compared over a five-month period to the same period the previous year.

6 scopes required repair since using ProTech tip protector, compared to 13 scopes the previous year.

Only 1 tip damage was recorded since using ProTech, compared to 4-8 the previous year.

Independent data, 2017. Presented at ESGENA, 2017.

Preventing damage to the distal tip of an endoscope will help to reduce repair and service costs, and the use of loan scopes required. Having endoscopes in use for longer also yields benefits in maintaining procedure lists.

See the full whitepaper here:https://www.meditechendoscopy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ESGENA-tip-protection-WHITEPAPER-Meditech-Endoscopy-2025.pdf

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25/04/2025

ProTech distal tip protector

3 sizes = 1 solution

Protects an endoscope during transport and storage and reduces the risk of damage and expensive repair costs.

ProTech:

- Will not fall off the endoscope.
- Minimal contact on the endoscope to allow aeration
- Compatible with any flexible endoscope meeting distal tip diameter specifications

Available in 3 sizes:

Small fits endoscope diameters of 2.7mm - 8mm

Large fits endoscope diameters of 8.7mm - 14.7mm

XL fits endoscope diameters of 10.7mm - 17.9mm

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02/04/2025

With shrinking budgets, many endoscopy units feel that they cannot justify the cost of a tip protector but have they considered the cost of not protecting their endoscopes?

Although scopes can be sent for repair, many factors impact the costs, including the extent of damage and whether the endoscope requires repair or refurbishment. A recent study showed that, overall, the average cost of endoscope repairs was $5,833, with 20 minutes of staff time needed to complete paperwork related to sending an endoscope out for repair.

These expenses amounted to $63.93 to $128.05 per endoscope

In a separate study, visible damage and contamination, that could not be removed with multiple rounds of reprocessing, was found and, based on the findings, 17 of 20 gastrointestinal endoscopes were sent out for repair.

There is also the cost of damage that isn't visible to consider, the scratches and minute tears that act as reservoirs for biofilm formation and threaten patient safety.

In a world where we are driven to reduce unnecessary spending it seems surprising that we spend so much on repairs and very little on preventing the cause of the damage instead. A distal tip protector not only protects the endoscope; it reduces downtime, repair costs, the use of loan scopes and improves patient safety.

The ProTech endoscope tip protector costs a fraction of the (average) cost of an endoscope repair and protects the endoscope from accidental damage, during transport and storage.

Maximum protection for a minimal cost.

So the question we should all be considering is, not how much it costs to protect an endoscope, but rather,

What is the cost of not protecting the endoscope?

03/03/2025

"Traditionally, it has been recommended that before the start of each list, each endoscope to be used should undergo a full reprocessing cycle unless last used and decontaminated within the preceding 3 hours".

(BSG GUIDANCE FOR DECONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY)

The ToteTimer is a unique new endoscope transport system that provides safe, tamper-proof transport for clean and dirty scopes and helps with workflow management in busy departments. As per the BSG's statement above, clean reprocessed scopes can be used on the next patient within 3 hours. Using the ToteTimer to transport the scope to the procedure room clearly shows how much time is left before the scope needs to be returned for reprocessing.

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Also available via our strategic partner Micro-Tech UK

24/02/2025

Reprocessing is a race against time.

Multi-society guidelines recommend that reprocessing should take place within a particular time period.

Allowing an endoscope to sit idle and soiled for hours before being reprocessed could increase the risk of disease transmission and cause damage to the scope.

Click below to read the article in this month’s Clinical Services Journal

"Tick-Tock Can we keep up with the reprocessing clock"

https://content.yudu.com/web/1u0jl/0A1up6l/CSJ-February-2025/html/index.html?page=52&origin=reader

The ToteTimer transport system provides a clear visual indicator to easily identify when a dirty scope needs to be reprocessed. Using the ToteTimer can assist with time management demands in busy departments.

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Also available via our strategic partner Micro-Tech UK

17/02/2025

🆕NEW PRODUCT 🆕

Does the Tote get your vote?

Introducing Meditech Endoscopy's revolutionary new endoscope transportation system.
ONE liner bag, combined with a tamper-proof timer tag to clearly show the endoscope reprocessing status.

Endoscope transportation has never been simpler and more efficient.

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*Available via our strategic partner Micro-Tech UK*