TRICOR Systems, Inc. has won two awards in the Innovation and Safety categories in the 2024 Medical Device Network Excellence Awards for its significant contributions to enhancing the safety and efficiency of medical equipment sterilization.
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TRICOR Systems won the Innovation award for Dri-Scope Aid® TRACKER, which introduces a visual display with drying status indicators and customizable airflow control, enhancing the safety and efficiency of endoscope drying. The Safety award recognizes the TRACKER’s automated, HEPA-filtered drying process, which aligns with the latest reprocessing guidelines and significantly reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
“TRICOR is thrilled that the Dri-Scope Aid Tracker has been recognized for its contribution to Gastroenterology technology and safety. The Dri-Scope Aid product line was created to be an integral part of the GI suite for the safety of patient outcomes.”
– Thomas Allen, Vice President, TRICOR Systems
TRICOR Systems’ innovative endoscope drying solution
The Dri-Scope Aid® TRACKER has been awarded for its innovative approach to endoscope drying, a vital process in preventing healthcare-associated infections. The integration of a visual display with drying status indicators and hang-time monitoring provides healthcare professionals with essential information to ensure endoscopes are adequately dried and ready for use.
A standout feature of the TRACKER is its unique control loop system, which adapts airflow to maintain safe internal pressures for a variety of endoscope brands, preventing potential instrument damage. The system allows for customizable drying parameters, ensuring compatibility and tailored care for each endoscope.
The TRACKER’s touch screen interface simplifies the operation and monitoring of the drying process, enhancing user experience. The design includes individual scope connectors that are compatible with all major endoscope brands, emphasizing the system’s versatility. Furthermore, the TRACKER’s data monitoring capabilities offer downloadable reports on scope check-in, check-out, user access, and drying status timing, which are crucial for effective inventory management.
Advancements in infection control: TRICOR Systems’ approach
TRICOR Systems’ commitment to safety is evident in the Dri-Scope Aid® TRACKER’s design, which prioritizes infection control. The system’s use of HEPA-filtered air, with a 99.97% retention rate of particles sized >0.3um, aids in the drying of endoscopes, significantly reducing the risk of patient exposure to harmful organisms.
The TRACKER automates the drying process in accordance with the latest guidelines for endoscope reprocessing, including AAMI ST91:2021, enhancing the efficiency of healthcare operations. Its short drying cycle facilitates quicker turnaround times, allowing for more rapid equipment reuse.
Key safety features of the TRACKER include preventive maintenance tracking and filter replacement indicators, which help maintain the device’s performance, and disposable scope connectors that help prevent scope cross contamination. The hands-free operation and visual display of processing times minimize human error, further contributing to a safer healthcare environment. By eliminating moisture that can harbor bacteria, the TRACKER aids in reducing the incidence of HAIs.
The recognition of TRICOR Systems’ Dri-Scope Aid® TRACKER underscores the importance of continuous innovation and rigorous safety standards in the medical devices industry.
Company Profile
TRICOR Systems, Inc. has been providing contract manufacturing to the medical, aerospace and industrial sectors since 1976. TRICOR offers a wide variety of services ranging from short-run prototypes and pre-production units to long range production of cables, harnesses, circuit card assemblies (SMT, Through-Hole) and build to print / specification of custom equipment. Value added services include: an engineering staff to assist in design for manufacturability of electro-mechanical & electro-optical equipment, hardware and software design and PCB layout from through-hole to surface-mount.
TRICOR is ISO 90001, ISO13485 & AS9100 Certified, Mil Spec Certified and FDA registered manufacturer. In 2017 TRICOR introduced their first medical product the Dri~Scope Aid®. Since then, TRICOR released two upgrades and two additional products, the Dri~Scope Aid™ Cabinet (2018) and Dri~Scope Aid® Tracker (2023).
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