What is trophon2?
Every day, 98,000 patients are protected from the risk of cross contamination because the ultrasound probe has been high-level disinfected with the trophon® device.
Since the trophon device’s launch in North America in 2011, there have been over 25,000 trophon devices installed throughout healthcare facilities across North America. This equates to patients being protected from the risk of cross-contamination in more than 100 million procedures. But this is only the start. Millions of procedures remain unprotected by trophon technology. trophon technology has redefined the global standard of care in ultrasound probe reprocessing, providing fail-safe ultrasound probe high level disinfection (HLD).
With the introduction of the trophon®2 device, the world's best just got better. The trophon2 device has an enhanced user experience for greater workflow efficiencies and traceability across the workflow for demonstrated compliance, to deliver consistent patient protection with every automated HLD cycle.
The trophon device is the only automated HLD technology for transvaginal, transrectal and surface probes to meet mandatory microbial efficacy test requirements for both CE mark and FDA registration.
In addition to mandatory testing, the trophon device is demonstrated to eliminate an extended range of clinically relevant pathogens including multi-drug resistant bacteria, blood borne viruses and sexually transmitted pathogens.
AcuTrace® RFID technology simplifies the creation of accurate digital records across the reprocessing workflow to support audit readiness.
With the trophon2 device and AcuTrace, users can captures the full reprocessing workflow electronically, removing the need for manual record keeping which is time consuming and error prone.
The trophon2 device is a fully enclosed, automated HLD system that saves you time with a simple, fast and integrated workflow solution. The trophon2 device makes point of care reprocessing possible, offering a solution that has been designed specifically for patient examination rooms.
The trophon2 dedvice is simple to operate and with minimal training, new staff members can confidently deliver consistent HLD of your ultrasound probes. With new and improved features, the trophon2 device can be configured so it is always ready when you are.
Nanosonics, in collaboration with ultrasound probe manufacturers, has developed and implemented an industry leading probe compatibility program. Only probes approved by the probe manufacturers are listed as compatible with the trophon device.
Today, over 1,200 probes from all major and many specialty probe manufactures have been approved as compatible with the trophon device.
In addition to HLD, the trophon device portfolio offers a number of consumable and accessory product solutions to allow users to prepare, disinfect, track and trace, and store ultrasound probes therefore offering a complete reprocessing solution.
The trophon® family includes trophon® EPR and trophon®2 which share the same core technology of 'sonically activated' hydrogen peroxide.
Microbial Defence
An extensive list of pathogens have been implicated in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). High level disinfection (HLD) of semi-critical medical devices such as ultrasound probes is an essential part of the fight against HAIs.
Nanosonics has conducted extensive laboratory testing to validate the effectiveness of trophon and its sonicated disinfectant mist technology.
As a result, the trophon device is the only automated HLD technology for transvaginal, transrectal and surface ultrasound probes to meet mandatory microbial efficacy test requirements for both CE mark and FDA registration.
This includes testing that meets the required EN, ASTM and AOAC standards to demonstrate:1-3
Going Beyond the Mandatory Requirements
In addition to mandatory testing, the trophon device is demonstrated to eliminate an extended range of clinically relevant pathogens including:
- Multi-drug resistant bacteria, such as MRSA
- Blood borne viruses sexually transmitted pathogens, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, hepatitis A, B and C as well as HPV
- Clostridium difficile spores
| Vegetative bacteria | Fungi |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Trichophyton mentagrophytes |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Viruses |
| Salmonella choleraesuis | Polio virus type 1 |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Herpes simplex virus type 1 |
| Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis | Hepatitis A virus |
| Carbapenam-resistant Escherichia coli | Adenovirus type 2 |
| Neisseria gonorrhoea | Human hepatitis B virus surrogate (duck hepatitis B virus) |
| Chlamydia trachomatis (serotype K) | Human immunodeficiency virus type 1ϯ |
| Mycobacteria | Human norovirus surrogate |
| Mycobacterium terrae | Human rotavirus |
| Bacterial endospores | Human papillomavirus (HPV16 and HPV18) |
| Clostridium difficileϯ | Hepatitis C virus surrogate (Bovine viral diarrhoea virus) |
| Clostridium sporogenesϯϯ | |
| Bacillus subtilisϯϯ |
† the trophon device has been shown to inactivate these pathogens in laboratory tests.
†† Effective at extended contact time per FDA requirements for HLDs.
The trophon device Performance Demonstrated in Clinical Settings
The trophon device outperforms other methods of disinfection that have been tested in similar clinical settings:4,5
- Low level disinfection (LLD) wipes fail to systematically remove bacterial contamination from patient-used ultrasound probes.4
* Broadest efficacy spectrum as compared to ultrasound probe disinfection with UVC and ClO2 wipes systems.
The trophon® family includes trophon® EPR and trophon®2 which share the same core technology of 'sonically activated' hydrogen peroxide.
Demonstrated Compliance
Accrediting agencies look for traceability processes that are compliant with evidence-based standards and guidelines. The trophon2 device with AcuTrace® RFID technology simplifies the creation of accurate digital records, easily obtained from your trophon2 device to support audit-readiness.
Automated Digital Traceability Across the Workflow
The trophon2 device increases user compliance and supports audit-readiness through automation, capturing data across the entire reprocessing workflow.
AcuTrace RFID technology records operator, probe and cycle data to capture and demonstrate user compliance.
AcuTrace-enabled consumables and accessories include:
Audit-Ready Compliance and Archiving
AcuTrace technology simplifies the creation of accurate digital records, accessible on your trophon2 device to support audit-readiness. AcuTrace technology electronically captures disinfection data in accordance with requirements in USA, CAN, ANZ, UK & EU.1-14
This data is easily accessible to suit a variety of user traceability methods:
- Printer label capturing AcuTrace inputs and disinfection results
- Download disinfection records to USB
- Optional AcuTrace® PLUS allowing API access, supporting digital disinfection data archiving*.
*Custom API middleware required to enable this capability. All connectivity, configuration and integration with customer IT systems is the responsibility of the customer.
The trophon® family includes trophon® EPR and trophon®2 which share the same core technology of 'sonically activated' hydrogen peroxide.
Streamlined Workflow Efficiencies
The trophon®2 device streamlines your high level disinfection (HLD) processes with an integrated POC workflow. Automated POC reprocessing with the trophon2 device simplifies ultrasound workflows, taking up less time, space and resources than alternatives. This enables other clinical settings – such as outpatient and primary care – to introduce ultrasound procedures that might otherwise be impractical.
trophon® technology makes reprocessing in the patient environment (point of care) possible.
- Flexible installation options, the trophon2 device has been designed to be placed in patient examination rooms.
- Minimal hands-on time, the trophon2 device frees up your time for enhanced patient workflow.
A Safer Solution for Patients, Clinicians and the Environment
The trophon2 device reduces the need for PPE and mitigates the risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes and spills that are often associated with wipes and soaks.
- Enclosed system with an easy-close door that automatically seals tight
- Enclosed disinfectant cartridge that is safe to handle with gloves
- No special ventilation requirements
- Environmentally friendly by-products (primarily water and oxygen) for safe and easy disposal.
Achieving Consistent HLD Every Cycle
With enhanced useability and touch screen interface, trophon2 navigates users through the disinfection process, ensuring staff members deliver consistent HLD of ultrasound probes with confidence.
To further aid probe compatibility, the trophon2 device offers the following:
- Universal cable clamp which is compatible with a wider range of cable diameters*
- Hassle-free Integrated Probe Positioner (IPP) fitted inside the trophon2 device
*Compared to the trophon® EPR device.
The trophon® family includes trophon® EPR and trophon®2 which share the same core technology of 'sonically activated' hydrogen peroxide.
Total Reprocessing Solution
Going beyond the high level disinfection (HLD) step, the trophon® portfolio offers a series of consumable and accessory product solutions to allow users to prepare, disinfect, store and trace the reprocessing process.
trophon Companion Cleaning Wipes
Facilitate the cleaning of organic material, microbial load, gel and soils from the surface of the probes before high level disinfection is performed by the trophon device. The multipurpose wipes also provide efficient low level disinfection (LLD) of ultrasound probes and other equipment including the console, monitors, keyboards, cables and probe holders.
trophon Companion Drying Wipes
Used to dry probes before and after HLD. Unlike many wipes that just move moisture around, trophon Companion Drying Wipes are highly absorbent to leave surfaces completely dry.
trophon Sonex-HL®
trophon Sonex-HL is a proprietary disinfectant liquid with 35% hydrogen peroxide chemistry to achieve effective HLD of the entire ultrasound probe including the shaft and handle. Disinfectant packaging now incorporates AcuTrace® technology to store batch and expiry details directly into the trophon®2 device.
trophon Chemical Indicator
trophon Chemical Indicators provide a completely independent confirmation of success of each disinfection cycle. Chemical Indicator packaging now incorporates AcuTrace technology to record and store batch and expiry details directly into the trophon2 device.
trophon Clean Ultrasound Probe Cover
Custom-designed to protect endocavitary and surface ultrasound probes from recontamination (through handling or the environment) after HLD and before they are used on the next patient.
trophon Medical Instrument Tag
Incorporates AcuTrace technology to digitally capture ultrasound probe details, stored directly on your trophon2 device.
trophon Operator Card
Incorporate AcuTrace technology to digitally capture operator interaction details, stored directly on your trophon2 device.
AcuTrace® PLUS
AcuTrace PLUS makes the disinfection records stored on the trophon2 device accessible to other software applications over a network. Configure your IT systems* to centrally backup all trophon devices on the network.
*Custom API middleware required to enable this capability. All connectivity, configuration and integration with customer IT systems is the responsibility of the customer.
trophon Printer
The trophon Printer is a fast, easy to use traceability solution that helps to link the probe and the HLD cycle with the patient.
trophon Printer Paper
High quality printer labels with a minimum 7-year life span, appropriate for medical records.
trophon Cart
Makes the trophon device fully mobile for convenient point of care (POC) use and adaptability where there are space constraints.
trophon Printer Cart Mount 2^
Designed for securely attaching the trophon Printer to the trophon Cart, in an easily accessible, convenient location.
trophon Cart UPS Bracket*
Designed to accommodate an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit to enable trophon devices mobility between patient examination rooms eliminating the need to turn off the trophon device.
trophon Wall Mount 2
A convenient option for installing the trophon2 device where there are space constraints.
trophon Printer Wall Mount
Custom-designed for secure, horizontal mounting of the trophon Printer to a wall.
*UPS not included. Contact your local sales representative for compatible UPS specifications.
Disinfection cycles should not be run while trophon device is unplugged from the mains power.
^Printer not included.
The trophon® family includes trophon® EPR and trophon®2 which share the same core technology of 'sonically activated' hydrogen peroxide.
Find out how easy it is to integrate trophon2 into your practice
*The trophon® family includes trophon® EPR and trophon®2 which share the same core technology of sonically activated hydrogen peroxide.
