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When it comes to reprocessing endoscopes, there is a risk that the tap water used to remove the remnants of the disinfectants might not be germ-free. For this reason, final rinsing when manually or mechanically reprocessing endoscopes may result in renewed germ infection in the already cleaned and disinfected passages of the endoscope. To safely remove disinfectant agents without risking recontamination, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has been recommending the sterile filtration of water with endoscope reprocessing since 2002. In this regard, the commission for hospital hygiene at the RKI writes in the "Requirements of hygiene when reprocessing flexible endoscopes":
"When carrying out final rinsing, water is to be used which is of the same microbiological quality as drinking water and is free of facultative pathogenic micro-organisms.”
"Sufficient quantities of microbiologically stable water can be provided by sterile water filters.”
Germlyser® G
Point-of-use membrane filter for endoscope rinsing
- Clinically tested for Legionella and Pseudomonas
- Flow rate: Adjustable up to 6 L/min @ 25°C
- Adaption: Quick-release coupling
- Medical product according to 93/42/EWG
 Germlyser® G
Germlyser® WA
Inline membrane filter for RDG-E (cleaning/disinfecting equipment for endoscopes)
- Clinically tested for Legionella and Pseudomonas
- Minimum flow rate: 20 L/min @ 5 bar @ 25°C
- Adaption: Quick-release coupling
- Medical product according to 93/42/EWG
 Germlyser® WA
* The operating time can be increased up to 8 weeks if sufficient hygienic measures (e. g. centralized filtration) exists and an adequate hygiene plan is carried out. We recommend monitoring by appropriate clinical microbiological testing.
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