1. Wear or wrinkling of flexible sheaths

Intensive use exposes flexible endoscopes to mechanical stresses which can lead to deterioration: folds, cracks and breaks in the flexible sheaths.

Best practices:

Careful handling: Limit sudden movements and respect recommended bending angles.

Preventive maintenance: Regular inspections allow worn parts to be detected and replaced before a complete breakdown, ensuring optimum availability of your endoscope. > Learn more about endoscope maintenance by Codeo Medical

2. Infiltration of liquids or debris

Flexible endoscopes are sensitive to liquid infiltration which can compromise their operation and lifespan.

Best practices:

Systematic leak test: Before each cleaning, pressurize the endoscope and check for leaks. If pressure is lost, do not immerse it and contact after-sales service.

Careful handling: Handle the endoscope with care during immersion, paying particular attention to the seals.

Compliance with protocols: Strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding cleaning and disinfection.

3. Damage to the lens and optical components

The lenses and optical components of flexible endoscopes are fragile and sensitive to shock. Any damage can affect image quality.

How to protect your equipment?

Careful handling: Handle the distal tip with care to avoid contact with hard surfaces.
Protected environment: Keep away objects that could damage the lenses.
Rigorous maintenance: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting.

4. Electrical or electronic problems

Flexible endoscopes contain liquid-sensitive electronic components. Electrical problems (noise, image loss, malfunctions) may occur in the event of infiltration.

How to prevent malfunctions?

Systematic leak test: Before each cleaning, pressurize the endoscope to check for leaks.

Careful handling: Never remove the leak tester into liquid.

Thorough drying: Perform a complete blow-out of the endoscope before removing the soaking cap to avoid splashing liquid onto the electronic components.

Yes, we offer several offers including rental which allows you to manage your equipment fleet more efficiently while preserving your financial capacity and staying at the cutting edge of technology. Codeo medical supports you by offering you a tailor-made offer adapted to your needs, whether it is a short or long term rental:

• Flexible duration: from several days to several months
• Buyback offer: for your old endoscopes
• Multi-brand expertise: Olympus, Fujifilm, Fujinon, Pentax...
• Maintenance contract: repair of your Olympus endoscopes

Our expertise in endoscopy devices allows us to estimate your used equipment as best as possible. Many parameters (supply and demand, logistics, condition, accessories supplied, etc.) come into play when estimating your used endoscopy equipment. Codeo Medical guarantees you a minimum estimate that can only be revised upwards!

• Sales History
• Current offers and requests
• Logistics costs
• Condition of the material
• Configuration, options, accessories

Codeo Medical offers a formula that covers all logistics costs, storage, equipment refurbishment, etc. until the medical devices are sold.

We store your equipment in 2 warehouses with a total storage area of ​​over 1000 m².

• Buyback and immediate valuation
• A single point of contact for the recovery of your eye care and surgery devices
• We store your unused equipment for you
• You are free to install your new equipment before selling the old one.

Expert in second-hand goods for the Medical sector , Codeo Medical supports you in the uninstallation and removal of your equipment, taking into account all the specific constraints of your environment.

We adapt to your schedule and reserve our teams according to your organization.

For your heavy imaging projects, our trusted relationships with manufacturers allow us to collaborate with their teams to ensure a seamless flow of operations between the uninstallation of your old equipment and the installation of the new.

• On-site audit of technical and logistical constraints
• Preparation of intervention permits and parking requests
• Coordination with the manufacturer for the installation of the new equipment
• Soil consolidation if necessary as part of heavy imaging recovery
• Gathering of equipment and packaging for transport
• Removal with suitable equipment and modes of transport

Second-hand equipment is still usable! Some practices/clinics want to improve their technical platform and thus part with their old equipment, which is still 100% functional.

Using second-hand products is an economical and ecological gesture:

• You pay up to 70% less for your medical devices, and thus have better control over your budget;
• You allow the extension of the useful life of equipment that can still be used for several years, rather than opting for new. It should be noted that 80% of the environmental impact of a device is linked to its manufacture alone!

If the device has been properly tested and serviced, there is no reason for it to fail.

The devices are revised, tested and cleaned by our teams before being put back on sale.

Codeo Medical has a strong network of partners across Europe and can source the equipment you need for you.

We have our own stock, but also equipment awaiting recovery from hospitals, veterinary and human clinics. Do not hesitate to contact us to tell us about your plans to improve your practice!