US Endoscopy, a subsidiary of STERIS Corporation, announces the release of the VIA™ procedure kits. The new, single-use VIA™ procedure kits support compliance with established infection control guidelines and improve GI suite efficiency. The new procedure kits include the basic supplies needed to begin a GI endoscopy procedure and are designed to help streamline ordering and decrease room set-up and turnover time. Each kit contains a unique mix of supplies to better meet customer preferences and support standardization across all procedures within the GI suite.
“Compliance with infection control guidelines is critical for enhancing patient care,” says Tony Siracusa, vice president and general manager of US Endoscopy. “By expanding our kit portfolio, US Endoscopy is providing customers with a compliant and efficient way to standardize practices across all procedures.”
Source: US Endoscopy
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