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US Endoscopy Announces Full Market Release of BioShield® Biopsy Valves & Irrigation Accessories11.15.2004


Mentor, OH - November 15, 2004 -
US Endoscopy introduces the new BioShield™ Biopsy Valves & Irrigation Accessories. This line of disposable accessories is designed to minimize leakage and back-flow of fluid and other biomaterial from the endoscope's accessory channel.

The BioShield Biopsy Valve & Irrigation Accessories are disposable, single-use devices that protect caregivers from unnecessary exposure to biomaterial and other fluid. The BioShield product offering includes:

  • Universal Irrigating Adaptor - a blunt end adaptor that attaches to luer-lock and slip-tip syringes to maximize direct, intraprocedural irrigation.
  • BioShield Biopsy Valve with Universal Irrigating Adaptor - engineered to minimize leakage from the biopsy port, this device features a press fit design with reinforced walls for effortless instrument passage, and it is compatible with a variety of different sized instruments.
  • BioShield Biopsy Valve with Irrigation Line - a BioShield Biopsy Valve with the addition of an irrigation line, allows remote access for irrigation.


The BioShield Biopsy Valves & Irrigation Accessories expand US Endoscopy's Care & Cleaning line including a variety of unique, disposable channel brushes, an enhanced valve/control head brush and two styles of double-ended cleaning brushes. In addition, the original Endo-Boot® foam protective bumper helps shield endoscopes from inadvertent damage.


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