Reducing the Risk of Biofilm
When biofilm forms on a device, like a transesophageal echocardiogram ultrasound (TEE) probe, it is nearly impossible to remove and can endanger patient safety.
When biofilm forms on a device, like a transesophageal echocardiogram ultrasound (TEE) probe, it is nearly impossible to remove and can endanger patient safety.
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) place a huge financial burden on facilities, can have enormous impacts on a provider's reputation, and put financial and emotional strain on patients.
If a probe is not cleaned properly, it may result in biofilm developing on the probe, making disinfection difficult to achieve.
Since TEE Probes and Endoscopes can look alike, it can be easy to assume that they can be cleaned and disinfected in the same manner.
by Brenna Morris, Microbiologist, B.S. and Tom Fischer, Chief Science Officer, Ph.D