TD-100 Automated TEE Probe Disinfector

The TD-100, manufactured by CS Medical, is the first automated disinfector designed to provide high-level disinfection of transesophogeal (TEE) ultrasound probes. The TD-100 has FDA 510k clearance as a medical device for the disinfection of TEE probes using TD-5 high level disinfectant. The TD-100 and TD-5 is manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 guidelines. The TD-100 disinfects each TEE probe with TD-5 disinfectant and provides a printed validation upon completion of a successful disinfection cycle. Microprocessor-controlled, the TD-100 provides easy interaction by the healthcare professional in charge of reprocessing the used TEE ultrasound probe.

Features and benefits

The TD-100 is compact and measures only 8” deep, 24” wide, and 44” high. The TD-100 can easily be installed near the point of use of the TEE probes. This is different to the traditional manual method that required excessive space and did not provide any form of high level disinfectant vapor management. The TD-100 has a built-in vapor management system and performs continuous self-diagnostic tests that confirm the TD-100 is working properly throughout each disinfection cycle. A printed validation ticket is generated at cycle completion either for the records or to travel with each disinfected probe.

Cost Saving

The TD-100 generates significant savings both in labor time and cycle time. The disinfection and rinse process requires less than one minute of operator time, while the whole process only takes 17 minutes. Because the TD-100 can be placed near where you use your probes, you eliminate the need to transport the delicate probes back and forth for reprocessing. The TD-100 allows more procedures with the same probe, while reducing stress and potential damage to probes.

Fast & Easy to Use

After inserting the TEE probe into the TD-100, you simply follow the clear prompts on the display. This takes less than one minute, 17 minutes later with no further action required by the operator, the cycle is complete. Compare that to the labor intensive manual process for disinfection and rinsing.

Protects Your Probes

The TD-100 dramatically reduces the amount of stress and the potential for damage to TEE probes. The following is a manufacturers warning for TEE probes: “Do not use a transducer that has been dropped or struck against another object. The transducer is fragile and will break ...this is not covered by the probe warranty or service contract.” Manual reprocessing can expose your TEE probes to this type of expensive damage.

Protects Your Staff

TD-5 is a glutaraldehyde-based, high-level disinfectant made specifically for the TD-100. The single-use one-pint container is pierced inside the machine. Splashes, spills, and vapors are minimized. Fresh disinfectant is used for each cycle eliminating the need for MEC testing. An advanced vapor management system adsorbs and neutralizes vapors during the process.

Printed Verification

The TD-100 performs continuous self-diagnostic tests that confirm the result in a printed report after each cycle. The date, time, disinfectant lot number, and identity of both operator and probe are recorded. If needed, additional copies can be printed directly from the machine.