Ambu® aScope™ Duodeno

Overview

Eliminate reprocessing, repairs, patient cross contamination, and reduce cost/capital

Even with the most advanced reprocessing, there is always a risk, however small, of patient cross-contamination. The FDA has called for an innovative solution to this issue. aScope Duodeno solves the problem.

aScope Duodeno is a fully disposable, single-use duodenoscope for ERCP procedures. It helps you address concerns about patient cross-contamination and patient safety.

Sterile straight from the pack

aScope Duodeno eliminates the risk of patient cross-contamination because you receive a new sterile scope straight from the pack for every procedure.

No need for reprocessing or repair

With single-use, there is no need for reprocessing or repair. As a result, you can free up staff to focus on other valuable tasks.

A seamless transition

The single-use aScope Duodeno is designed to deliver the performance of conventional duodenoscopes.

Breakthrough Device Designation

In July, 2020, the aScope Duodeno endoscope received FDA clearance and was also granted Breakthrough Device Designation. The FDA's Breakthrough Device Program is reserved for certain medical devices that provide for more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. This program is intended to help patients receive more timely access to these medical devices by expediting their development, assessment and review by FDA.

aScope Duodeno CMS Reimbursement

Effective July 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created a new transitional pass-through (TPT) category and new HCPCS C code for single-use endoscopes, such as the aScope Duodeno, used in performing ERCP procedures in the hospital outpatient department.

In addition, CMS has finalized approval of a New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) for the Ambu aScope Duodeno. Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, CMS will provide hospitals with additional device reimbursement when the aScope Duodeno is used for eligible cases in the hospital inpatient setting.

View our TPT Coding & Reimbursement Guide View our NTAP Guide

The True Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes

Reusable duodenoscopes are $40,000 and used in patients for 5+ years at a time before being replaced. The aScope Duodeno is used just once. Watch the video above to compare the costs of reusable versus single-use duodenoscopes.

Duodenoscope Calculator

To calculate the costs savings on moving from reusable to single-use duodenoscopes, take advantage of our duodenoscope calculator.

KEY BENEFITS

Sterile

A new sterile, single-use duodenoscope straight from the pack for every procedure.

Streamlines your workflow

With no reprocessing or repair, you have the opportunity to free up resources and increase efficiency.

Simple set up

Open the pack, connect aScope Duodeno to the aBox™ Duodeno unit, and the system is ready.

Cost transparency

With single-use, there are no long-term service contracts or leasing agreements.

Consistent quality

The single-use concept means you don’t have to deal with products that deteriorate or technology that becomes outdated.

Familiar design

The level of control and stability you are used to – including elevator control for the precise positioning of accessories.

Ergonomically engineered

With its rippled-surface handle and light weight (54% less than a typical reusable scope), aScope Duodeno is designed for control and comfort no matter how long the procedure.