Around a year ago, we had the pleasure of installing two Khamsin automatic endoscope cleaning machines at the Royal Bristol Infirmary. Recently, we returned to celebrate this milestone with the fantastic team in the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit. It was a heartwarming visit, filled with smiles, laughter, and a little bit of cake! Vanessa, our regional sales partner, brought a big cake for the team, complete with a candle to mark the “birthday” of the Khamsin machines. The st

Flexible endoscopes are indispensable tools in modern healthcare, facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions across gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, and other specialties. However, their intricate design renders them among the most challenging medical instruments to reprocess safely. While cleaning and high-level disinfection have long been recognised as pivotal for patient safety, one stage is often underestimated despite its equal importance: dryi

The full implementation of Khamsin represents a significant step in modernising endoscope reprocessing, with measurable improvements in patient safety and operational efficiency.