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Endoscope Manual Cleaning

One of the most important steps in endoscope reprocessing is manual cleaning. Our portfolio of products, including sponges, cleaning detergents, and endoscope cleaning brushes, is designed to break down soils and protect the integrity of delicate devices. Together, these products help ensure consistent, reliable performance while streamlining manual endoscope reprocessing.

manual cleaning equipment

One of the most important steps in endoscope reprocessing is manual cleaning with sponges, detergents, and brushes. Our manual cleaning equipment, including ergonomic endoscopy sinks and flushing aids, supports thorough decontamination and efficient workflow in sterile processing and endoscopy suites.
SCOPE BUDDY PLUS Endoscope Flushing System for manual cleaning of endoscopes
SCOPE BUDDY™ PLUS Endoscope Flushing Aid
  • Consistent, hands-free endoscope flushing system replaces repetitive and labor-intensive syringing of channels
  • Validated 1:35 default flushing time to meet worst-case flushing times for OLYMPUS®, PENTAX®, and FUJIFILM™ endoscopes
  • 24-hour disposable tubing ensures new, clean tubing is used at the start of each day
MEDIVATORS 60 Endoscopy Sink
MEDIVATORS™ 60 Series Endoscope Reprocessing Sinks
  • Specially designed endoscope cleaning sink to meet the demands of these complex devices
  • Customizable pegboard backsplash helps keep the work area organized
  • Available in height-adjustable single, dual, and triple bay configurations
Endoscope leak tester
ENDO-LEAK™ Tester
  • Endoscope leak tester to identify microscopic damage in flexible endoscopes
  • Compact design takes up minimal space on the counter or wall
  • Compatible with major endoscope brands including OLYMPUS®, PENTAX®, FUJIFILM®, ACMI™, Wolf® and Storz®

endoscope detergents

Effective manual cleaning of endoscopes starts with the right detergents and flushing aids. After leak testing, STERIS offers products like the Revital-Ox™ Enzymatic Detergents, which ensure thorough cleaning of endoscope channels. These endoscope cleaning solutions are designed to break down and remove organic material, providing consistent, reliable manual cleaning results.
Revital-Ox Enzymatic Detergents
Revital-Ox™ Enzymatic Detergents
  • The family of Revital-Ox™ Enzymatic Detergents is formulated for use in cleaning of flexible or rigid endoscopes, related accessories, ultrasound probes and other medical devices. All of our enzymatic detergents are low foaming, neutral pH, free rinsing, include biodegradable ingredients and are 2X concentrated so you use less.
Intercept Detergent
INTERCEPT™ Detergent
  • Surfactant-based detergent for manual or automated cleaning of endoscopes, surgical instruments, and accessories
  • Proven to provide removal of biological and organic soils found on instruments
  • Low-foaming and neutral pH formulation is tough on organic soils, while safe on instruments

Endoscope sponges

Endoscope sponges are designed for the safe and effective removal of soils from external surfaces. Paired with enzymatic detergents, these sponges help maintain device integrity and support compliance with reprocessing standards.
VIA Lint-Free Compressed Sponge with dispenser
VIA™ Lint-Free Compressed Sponge
  • Compressed endoscope sponge made of a durable lint-free material expands once exposed to water
  • Compact, free-standing dispenser designed for easy access
  • Supports point-of-use treatment or pre-cleaning during the manual cleaning process
Revital-Ox Enzymatic Sponge
Revital-Ox™ Enzymatic Sponge
  • Enzymatic pre-cleaning sponge designed to thoroughly clean crevasses of an endoscope
  • Reliable cleaning performance using pre-diluted enzymatic detergent
  • Helps prevent cross-contamination during endoscope cleaning with individually packaged sponges

Endoscope Brushes

Endoscope cleaning brushes provide targeted cleaning for internal channels, ensuring debris and biofilm are thoroughly removed. Available in various sizes and styles, these brushes help achieve optimal manual cleaning before high-level disinfection or sterilization.
DuoSwift Combination Squeegee Brush
DuoSwift™ Combination Squeegee Brush
  • The only combination squeegee brush available, the DuoSwift™ combination squeegee brush features a tapered nylon brush on the leading end and a series of squeegees on the trailing end to remove debris from flexible endoscopes
Double Header Combination Cleaning Brush Endoscopy
Double-Header™ Combination Cleaning Brush – Endoscopy
  • This popular all-in-one device features a channel brush at one end and a premium valve/control head brush at the other
Gemini Brush Double Ended Channel Brush
Gemini Brush™ Double-Ended Channel Brush
  • The Gemini Brush™ Double-Ended Brush features a standard size channel brush on both ends of our signature non-slip catheter
Jumbo Channel Cleaning Brush
Jumbo Channel Cleaning Brush
  • The Jumbo cleaning brush offers maximum cleaning for channels 2.8mm - 9.0mm
Small Wonder Channel Cleaning Brush – Endoscopy
Small Wonder Channel Cleaning Brush – Endoscopy
  • Miniature endoscope cleaning brush for tiny channels of select bronchoscopes and the balloon channel of EUS scopes
Standard Channel Cleaning Brush
Standard Channel Cleaning Brush
  • Designed with a textured, non-slip catheter for maintaining your grip in a wet, soapy environment, the brush head features soft, specially designed nylon bristles to maximize cleaning efforts
Valve/Control Head Cleaning Brush
Valve/Control Head Cleaning Brush
  • An enhanced brush featuring a full head of soft bristles to aid in removal of gross material from the control head and valve openings. Ridged "barbell" handle is designed with grooves for a comfortable, steady grip
Wooly Brush Channel Brush
Wooly Brush™ Channel Brush
  • The Wooly Brush™ channel cleaning brush offers a long bristle head, maximizing cleaning ability by boosting the number of bristles sweeping the channel