Category: "Probing Questions"

A feature that can give users and healthcare facilities more confidence that they are providing patients with the highest level of care and security.

TEE probes are very easily damaged if they are banged, scraped, or mishandled.

Material compatibility testing is what ensures the safety and longevity of practically every medical device on the market

This year, APIC’s 46th annual conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, from June 12-14.

The first product of its kind to be cleared by the US FDA

When considering purchasing new equipment and putting new processes in place, healthcare facilities always have to consider whether these changes will save money.

Overlooking water quality can have serious repercussions for patients and healthcare facilities.

When reprocessing transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) ultrasound probes, sometimes the numerous steps can feel overwhelming

In recent years the development of single-use HLDs has introduced a new question: is single-use a better option than reusable?

When biofilm forms on a device, like a transesophageal echocardiogram ultrasound (TEE) probe, it is nearly impossible to remove and can endanger patient safety.

Occupational exposure poses a real risk to employees at healthcare facilities and must be properly addressed in order to keep everyone in good health.

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) place a huge financial burden on facilities, can have enormous impacts on a provider’s reputation, and put financial and emotional strain on patients.

What do you do when your TEE ultrasound probe has broken? There are many complications that can result from an inadequate repair.

If a probe is not cleaned properly, it may result in biofilm developing on the probe, making disinfection difficult to achieve.

Since TEE Probes and Endoscopes can look alike, it can be easy to assume that they can be cleaned and disinfected in the same manner.