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Flexible Endoscope Drying

Studies indicate that there is a strong link between moisture and microbe colonization in endoscope channels. Flexible endoscope drying and surgical instrument channel drying is crucial to patient safety and infection prevention.

The Airtime Flexible Endoscope Dryer aids in drying endoscopes and also surgical instrument channels. It can used as an alternative to, or along with a drying cabinet. The unit allows endoscope channels to be dried quickly, reducing the risk that the endoscope will be stored, or put into immediate use, with wet channels.

For more information about endoscope reprocessing: AAMI ST91 / SGNA / AORN / CDC

Two flexible endoscope dryer models are available; Variable Flow Rate Unit (VFR100) and External Air Supply Unit (ATEAS01).

Introducing the Airtime Variable Flow Rate Endoscope Dryer (VFR100)

The Airtime Variable Flow Rate Unit (VFR100) automatically adjusts airflow, maximizing the amount of air fed into endoscope channels, without the risk of overpressurizing the instrument.

By continuously monitoring instrument channel pressure, VFR100 will increase or decrease airflow based on the instrument manufacturer’s PSI rating.

This process not only protects valuable instruments, it also minimizes endoscope drying and instrument drying times. Endoscope drying cycles are automatically and immediately shut off in the event of a clogged or collapsed instrument or endoscope channel.

Airtime VFR100 Endoscope Dryer Features:

  • Two independent pumps per unit.
  • Independent timers for each pump.
  • Air filtered to the level of Instrument Air (.01µm)
  • Adapter and tubing sets for Olympus, Fuji, and Pentax endoscopes.
  • Adapter and tubing sets for small diameter scopes, savary dilators, and robotic arms.
  • Various workstation options; Counterstand, IV Pole, Customized Wall Rail Systems
  • Uses forced air flow to dry endoscope channels.

Airtime External Air Supply (ATEAS01)

The Airtime ATEAS01 is a pumpless flexible endoscope dryer that utilizes the facility's wall supplied Instrument Air. Air flow and channel pressure are continuously monitored throughout the endoscope drying cycle, preventing overpressure in delicate instrument or endoscope channels. Instrument PSI sensor settings and drying cycle times are managed with two independent touch screens.

The extreme dryness of Instrument Air (-40 F) helps reduce overall instrument and flexible endoscope drying times. The two air filters at the base of the ATEAS01 unit provide added .01 micron filtration prior to the air entering the instrument. This ensures that any particles that may have been trapped in the facilities airlines will not reach the instrument. 

Variable Flow Rate Endoscope Dryer (VFR100) shown here on Counter Stand.

Independent timers for each pump.

External Air Supply Endoscope Dryer (ATEAS01) shown on Wall Rail.

Airtime Mobile Endoscope Drying Station (#2ADS-C04)

Dry four endoscopes at the same time.

Tubing and adapters are attached at a comfortable height while the scope is on the top of the cart.

After sliding the endoscope tray into its tray slot, attach the tubing/adapter harness to the mainline quick connect fitting.

Wall Rail and IV Pole Installation Options

Endoscope Adapters & Tubing

Airtime tubing and adapter sets provide maximum flow rate and reduced drying times for a variety of instrument and endoscope types. To reduce the risk of cross-contamination between instruments, tubing sets are changed monthly, and adapter sets are changed after each use.

Compatible with Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Storz, ACMI, and Intuitive Surgical. Ask your Cygnus Rep for detailed adapter and tubing information.

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SKU DESCRIPTION SIZE UNITS/CASE
Airtime Controllers
VFR100 Airtime™ Endoscope and Instrument Channel Dryer Variable Flow Rate Unit. Includes a power supply and filters. 6" W x 10" H 3.25" D 1
ATEAS01 Airtime™ Endoscope and Instrument Channel Dryer External Air Supply. Includes a power supply and filters. 6" W x 10" H 3.25" D 1
APS06 Power Supply for Airtime Unit N/A 1
Adapter Sets
ASO3 Olympus – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Olympus Gastroscopes Colonoscopes 120 sets
ASO3D Olympus – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, 2nd Biopsy Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Olympus Duodenoscopes (ERCP) Endoscopes 100 sets
ASO3E Olympus – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Elevator Rinse Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Olympus Dual Channel Endoscopes 100 sets
ASO4 Olympus – Suction Port Cap, Air/Water Port Cap, & Biopsy Port Cap. Olympus Flexible Endoscopes 100 sets
ASO5E Olympus – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Elevator Rinse Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port LL Cap, & Suction Port Tube Adapter.Olympus – Suction Port Cap, Air/Water Port Cap, & Biopsy Port Cap. Olympus Ultrasound (EUS) Linear Endoscopes 100 sets
ASO6E Olympus – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Balloon Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Olympus Ultrasound (EUS) Radial Endoscopes 100 sets
ASOB1 Olympus – Suction Valve Port Adapter & Biopsy Port Adapter Olympus Bronchoscopes 100 sets
ASOEB Olympus – Suction Valve Port Adapter, Biopsy Port Adapter, & Balloon Port Adapter Olympus Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopes 100 sets
ASP2 Pentax – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Pentax Gastroscopes Colonoscopes 120 sets
ASF2 Fuji – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Fuji Gastroscopes Colonoscopes 120 sets
ASF7 Fuji – for use with Fuji 700 Series Scopes – Air/Water Valve Port Adapter, Suction Valve Port Cap, Biopsy Port Cap, Auxiliary Water Jet Port Adapter, & Suction Port Tube Adapter. Fuji 700 Series Gastroscopes Colonoscopes 100 sets
ASOB1 Adapter Set for Olympus bronchoscopes, includes 1 Suction Port Adapter & 1 Biopsy Port Adapter. For use with Olympus bronchoscopes 100 sets
ST14G Needle nose, small diameter channel adapter. Commonly used with Savary Dilators and other small diameter instruments. For use with small diameter instruments. 250 adapters
LL01-01 Luer Lock Adapter and Luer Lock Cap (individually packaged pairs), 1 adapter/cap pair per bag, 100 bags per case. 100 pairs total. For use with small diameter instruments. 100 pairs
LL01-25 Luer Lock Adapter with Luer Lock Cap (bulk packaged pairs, 25 adapter/cap pairs per bag, 4 bags per case. 100 pairs total. For use with small diameter instruments. 100 pairs
LL02-01 Luer Lock Adapter and Suction Tube Adapter (individually packaged pairs), 1 luer lock/suction tube pair per bag, 100 bags per case. 100 pairs total. For use with small diameter instruments. 100 pairs
LL02-25 Luer Lock Adapter and Suction Tube Adapter (bulk packaged pairs), 25 luer lock/suction tube pairs per bag, 4 bags per case. 100 pairs total. For use with small diameter instruments. 100 pairs
Tubing Sets
DF100X Airtime™ Directional Flow Tubing Set. 3 tubing ports. Universal with appropriate adapters. 20
DF400Z Airtime™ Directional Flow Tubing Set. 4 tubing ports. Universal with appropriate adapters. 6
HDF200X Airtime™ Horizontal Drying, Directional Flow Tubing Set. Used for drying coiled scopes. 3 tubing ports. Universal with appropriate adapters. 20
HDF400Z Airtime™ Horizontal Drying, Directional Flow Tubing Set. Used for drying coiled scopes. 4 tubing ports. Universal with appropriate adapters. 10
SDT01 Airtime™ Small Diameter Scope Tubing Set, single-line. Two tubing sets per unit. N/A 5
SDT02 Airtime™ Small Diameter Scope Tubing Set, dual-line. Two tubing sets with Y connector per unit. N/A 5
SDT03 Airtime™ Small Diameter Scope Tubing Set, dual-line. Two tubing sets with straight-line adapter fitting. N/A 5
Filters
FLT-Y30 Airtime™ HEPA Filter Assembly Set,
.010 µm right angle connector		 N/A 2
FLT-Y40ST Airtime™ HEPA Filter Assembly Set,
.010 µm straight line connector		 N/A 2
IV Pole Installation
IV500 Airtime™ IV Pole Set includes: 1 cradle bar, 2 height reduction bars, 1 mounting bracket and 1 IV pole. N/A 1
Counter Stand Installation
CS9179 Airtime™ Counter Stand with
Universal Mounting Bracket		 9" W x 17" H x 9" D 1
Mobile Drying Station/Cart
2ADS-C04
 Airtime™ Mobile Endoscope Drying Station, 4 scope drying capacity, 4 removable fiberglass trays, 2 control unit brackets, non-marking swivel casters. (Airtime Control Unit not included). 24" W x 23" D x 44" H 1
Wall installation
WRC100 Airtime™ 12" Wall Rail Mounting System, used to mount one Airtime Control Unit. Includes: one – 12" Wall Rail, two – End Caps, 2 – Wall Anchors, one – Universal Bracket. 12" Rail 1
WRC200 Airtime™ 24" Wall Rail Mounting System, used to mount two Airtime Control Units. Includes: one – 24" Wall Rail, two – End Caps, two – Wall Anchors, two – Universal Brackets. 24" Rail 1
WRC300 Airtime™ 36" Wall Rail Mounting System, used to mount Airtime Control Units or flexible endoscopes. Includes: one – 36" Wall Rail, two – End Caps, three – Wall Anchors, three – Universal Brackets, two – Positioning Bars. 36" Rail 1
WRC500 Airtime™ Complete Wall Rail Mounting System – The system will hold two scopes and one Airtime Control Unit. Includes: one – 12" Wall Rail, three – 36" Wall Rails, eight – End Caps, eleven – Wall Anchors, seven – Universal Brackets, six – Positioning Bars. Proper installation requires wall space that is 3' 6” wide by 80” high. The positioning bars are used for holding the scope and for height reduction. 12" Rail
& 36" Rails		 1

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