Endoscope Suction Tube Brush

LucentMed offers a highly efficient and user-friendly endoscope suction tube brush. As a reliable manufacturer, we utilize a highly flexible brush shaft designed to navigate complex, curved channels with ease.

The rounded, protective tip design eliminates the risk of scratching the delicate inner lining of the endoscope during cleaning, while the high-density bristle anchoring ensures the bristles remain securely in place, preventing secondary contamination caused by shedding during use.

What Are the Functions of Endoscope Suction Tube Brushes?

1. Cleaning internal channels

Endoscope suction tube brushes are essential for cleaning the biopsy ports, suction channels, and working channels of endoscopes.

Every insertion and withdrawal of biopsy forceps or suction procedure leaves behind blood, mucus, and tissue debris within the channels. Before subsequent disinfection, it is crucial to prevent pathogens from colonizing these channels at the source.

2. Preventing blockages

For instance, during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), a sudden blockage in the suction channel—preventing the aspiration of intraoperative bleeding or the smooth passage of biopsy forceps—can force the procedure to be interrupted.

By performing regular, thorough brushing, cleaning brushes from LucentMed strip away crystallized deposits, dried blood, and biofilm layers from the channel walls, effectively preventing channel narrowing, obstructions, or complete blockages.

3. Preparing for disinfection

Proper brushing of endoscopes can increase the sterilization pass rate by more than 30%.

The physical scrubbing action of the cleaning brush tears away and scrapes off biofilm, allowing the disinfectant to come into direct contact with the actual material of the channel walls.

Endoscopic Suction Tube Brushes vs. Standard Endoscope Cleaning Brushes: What Is the Difference?

Product Specifications

FAQ

Q1: How should a reusable endoscope suction tube brush be disinfected/sterilized?

A: Chemical disinfection: Soak in an alkaline disinfectant solution, such as ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) or peracetic acid, for the duration specified in the solution's instructions (typically 5–12 minutes).

Note: Prolonged soaking may cause the nylon material to age.

Prohibited: Do not soak in chlorine-based disinfectants (e.g., sodium hypochlorite/bleach), as this accelerates the aging and brittleness of the bristles.

Q2: How can I determine if the suction tube brush has effectively cleaned the tube?

A: A quick on-site assessment can be made via three visual checks:

Check the brush head: There is a significant reduction in residues removed by the brush head, or no visible debris remains.

Check the rinse fluid: After flushing with a high-pressure water gun, the outflowing water is clear and free of flocculent matter.

Check the tube wall: Inspect the inner wall of the tube using a lighted magnifier to ensure there is no visible adhered matter.

Q3: What should I do if the brush head gets stuck inside the suction tube?

A: Stop using it immediately. If the brush head has not fully entered the tube, slowly withdraw it from the insertion end; inject warm water or an enzymatic solution from the opposite end to moisten and soften any dried residue.

Gently push from the opposite end using another brush to help loosen it; then, holding the brush handle firmly, slowly rotate it 15° clockwise and counter-clockwise before attempting to pull it out.

If the above methods fail, stop the procedure and send the endoscope to a service center to avoid damage caused by excessive force.