Flexible Endoscope and Cord Tester

Undetected Damaged Light Fibers in Flexible Endoscopes.  Flexible endoscopes are fragile and complex instruments that must be handled with care, as the light fibers in the insertion tube and universal cord can be damaged easily by both physical trauma and fluid invasion.

Image quality matters, and high quality images from flexible endoscopes contribute to patient safety and clinical care. Damaged fibers may also indicate further damage to the endoscope; a contamination risk. However, during the extensive inspections including on leak testing and visual inspection, damaged light fibers are often overlooked. Early intervention is critical for both patient safety and endoscope repair, as small problems can lead to major, catastrophic damage to your endoscope over time.^1,2