PENTAX Medical, in partnership with Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), announces the U.S. launch of the Sterilizable DEC™ Duodenoscope, a revolutionary reusable duodenoscope that delivers the predictable handling physicians expect, now with the option for complete sterilization in just 68 minutes using ASP's STERRAD™ System.
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Unlike single-use alternatives, this next-generation endoscope is engineered for sterility, stability, and control, helping physicians navigate procedures with confidence-while supporting infection prevention and improved operational efficiency.
Developed in response to long-standing concerns around cross-contamination, the system enables facilities to enhance infection control with rapid sterilization capabilities and a safer, more sustainable reprocessing experience.
“While significant progress has been made in addressing duodenoscope cross-contamination, the concern has not been fully resolved. The ability to sterilize a reusable endoscope represents a major advancement in infection prevention-protecting both patients and hospitals. What's truly innovative is that this technology allows physicians to continue using the reusable scopes they're familiar with, while offering the flexibility to sterilize when patient circumstances demand it. It's a meaningful step forward in balancing clinical performance with patient safety,” said Kavel Visrodia, M.D., Advanced Endoscopist, New York, NY.
Built-in sterilization compatibility allows facilities to tailor workflows without compromising safety-supporting staff, patients, and environmental goals.
The product became available in the U.S. beginning July 1, 2025.
About PENTAX Medical
PENTAX Medical is a division of HOYA Group. The company's mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on QUALITY, CLINICALLY RELEVANT INNOVATION, and SIMPLICITY. PENTAX Medical strives to align with the healthcare community through transparent partnerships with its customers and by providing the highest quality solutions to help them reach their goals, including enabling customers to improve patient outcomes by offering evidence-based solutions across the continuum of care; ensuring value by supporting the customers to improve their efficiency and minimize their healthcare costs; and enriching patient and provider's experience by empowering every member of the care team to achieve optimal outcomes through products, education, and support. Focused on the outcome instead of technological features, PENTAX Medical listens to the healthcare community and their patients, understands their daily obstacles and helps improve endoscopy with smart innovations.
For more information:https://www.pentaxmedical.com
About HOYA
Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA is active in the fields of lifecare and information technology, providing eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, intraocular lenses, optical lenses, as well as key components for semiconductor devices, LCD panels, and hard disk drives. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of around 38,000 people. For more information, please visit:https://www.hoya.com/en/
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