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Product Highlight: Air/Water Nozzles for Flexible Endoscope Repair — Olympus® and Fujinon® Compatible, 15 SKUs In Stock

Innovative Endoscopy Components (IEC) stocks one of the most comprehensive selections of air/water nozzles for flexible endoscope repair available from a single ISO-certified manufacturer. With 15 SKUs covering a wide range of Olympus® and Fujinon® platforms — from gastroscopes and colonoscopes to pediatric scopes — IEC is the one-stop source for nozzle inventory across your repair workflow.

What Is an Air/Water Nozzle?

The air/water nozzle is the small precision component mounted at the distal end of a flexible endoscope that directs the flow of air and water across the objective lens during a procedure. It is a critical component for image clarity — a blocked, damaged, or improperly seated nozzle results in poor lens washing, reduced air delivery, and compromised procedural visibility. Nozzles are replaced during distal end repairs and are among the more frequently sourced components in flexible endoscope repair due to their vulnerability to damage during scope handling, reprocessing, and distal end rebuilds.

Full SKU Listing — Olympus® Compatible   oly pic

       09-0101-00 — Nozzle Small Size, Gastroscope, Black Tubing

       09-0102-00 — Nozzle Large Size, Colonoscope, Black Tubing

       09-0103-00 — Nozzle compatible with CF-Q260DL, Black Tubing

       09-0104-CV — Nozzle compatible with GIF-H260, CF-Q260DL, PCF-Q260DL, GIF-Q260, GIF-XQ260

       09-0106-00 — Nozzle compatible with GIF-Q145, Q160, Q160, XTQ160, 2T160, Q180, H180

       09-0107-00 — Nozzle compatible with CF-Q145, 240DL, 2T160, Q165, Q180, PCF-160, Q180

       09-0108-00 — Nozzle compatible with CF-H180, PCF-H180

       09-0109-00 — Nozzle compatible with GIF-H190, GIF-1TH190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-HQ290, CF-HQ190i/L, PCF-H190i/L

       09-0110-01 — Nozzle compatible with GIF-1100

Full SKU Listing — Fujinon® Compatible

       09-0111-00 — Nozzle compatible with Fuji® EN-450

       09-0112-00 — Nozzle compatible with Fuji® EC-250MP5

       09-0113-00 — Nozzle compatible with Fuji® EG-250WR5

       09-0114-00 — Nozzle compatible with Fuji® EG-590WR

       09-0115-00 — Nozzle compatible with Fuji® EC-250, EC-450, EC-530, EC-530Fi, EC-590, EC-600, EC-760

       09-0118-00 — Nozzle compatible with Fuji® EC600 WA/WI/WL

Why IEC's Nozzles Deliver Consistent Quality

Air/water nozzles are small components, but dimensional precision is critical. A nozzle with incorrect geometry, improper tubing attachment, or substandard material will not seat correctly in the distal head — resulting in air/water leakage, poor lens washing, or failed leak testing after repair. IEC manufactures its nozzles under our dual ISO-certified quality management system (ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015), controlling the materials and production process to ensure dimensional accuracy and consistency across every lot.

For repair facilities managing multiple OEM platforms, having 15 nozzle SKUs available from a single manufacturer simplifies procurement, reduces vendor management overhead, and ensures consistent quality across your entire nozzle inventory.

Who Orders Nozzles From IEC

       Independent endoscope repair facilities (ISOs) performing distal end repairs across Olympus® and Fujinon® platforms

       Hospital biomedical departments maintaining in-house flexible scope repair programs

       Endoscopy equipment dealers and refurbishers stocking nozzle inventory for pre-owned scope rebuilds

       International distributors supplying Olympus® and Fujinon® compatible repair components to regional markets

Trusted Since 1999 — Shipping Worldwide

IEC is a dual ISO-certified manufacturer and distributor (ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015) based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shipping endoscope repair components to customers in over 40 countries since 1999.

Contact us at info@endoscopy.md or call (954) 217-8780 for pricing, availability, and quantity discount information across our full nozzle selection.

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Product Highlight: IEC 39-0040-00 — Precision Grinder/Polisher Set-Up for Rigid and Flexible Endoscope Repair

Innovative Endoscopy Components (IEC) is pleased to highlight the 39-0040-00, our precision grinder/polisher set-up designed specifically for rigid and flexible endoscope repair. What sets this system apart from anything else on the market: IEC custom builds the device around your existing polisher. You keep the polisher you already own — IEC builds the precision fixture system to fit it. Shipping worldwide.

What Is the IEC 39-0040-00?

The 39-0040-00 is a precision fixture and positioning system that transforms a standard bench polisher into a controlled, repeatable grinding and polishing platform optimized for endoscope repair applications. The polisher itself is not included — IEC custom builds the set-up frame, positioning arms, and work-holding fixtures around your specific polisher model and your repair requirements.

The result is a purpose-built grinding and polishing workstation tailored to your facility's existing equipment and workflow — not a one-size-fits-all system that requires you to adapt your process to the tool.

What Does Precision Grinding and Polishing Support in Endoscope Repair?

Precision grinding and polishing is a required process step in several critical endoscope repair applications, including:

  • Rigid endoscope rod lens polishing — restoring optical clarity to scratched or hazy rod lenses by controlled surface grinding and polishing to optical tolerances
  • Sapphire window and objective lens surface preparation — preparing optical surfaces for bonding or replacing in distal end assemblies
  • Distal end component finishing — precision surface work on metal components requiring controlled material removal
  • Flexible endoscope optical component repair — polishing objective lens elements as part of image quality restoration

In each of these applications, consistency and control are everything. A technician hand-polishing an optical surface introduces variability that a fixture-controlled system eliminates — resulting in more predictable optical outcomes and fewer rework cycles.

Custom Built Around Your Existing Polisher

The 39-0040-00 is not a catalog item you receive off the shelf. IEC builds each system to your specifications — around the polisher you already have in your facility. This approach offers several practical advantages:

  • No need to purchase a new polisher — your existing equipment becomes the foundation
  • Custom fit — the fixture system is engineered to your polisher's geometry, not adapted from a generic design
  • Tailored to your repair applications — contact IEC with your specific requirements and we configure accordingly
  • Lower total cost of entry — you invest in the precision fixture system, not a complete polisher replacement

Who Should Contact IEC About This System

  • Independent endoscope repair facilities (ISOs) performing rod lens polishing or optical component repair on rigid endoscopes
  • Hospital biomedical departments building advanced in-house rigid scope repair capability
  • Rigid endoscope repair specialists seeking to improve consistency and throughput on optical polishing work
  • International repair organizations investing in precision repair equipment for regional service centers

IEC-Designed, ISO-Certified, Shipping Worldwide

The 39-0040-00 is part of IEC's proprietary repair equipment line, designed and built in-house at our Fort Lauderdale, Florida facility. IEC is a dual ISO-certified manufacturer and distributor (ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015), shipping to customers in over 40 countries since 1999.

Contact us at info@endoscopy.md or call (954) 217-8780 with your polisher model and repair requirements — we will configure the right set-up for your facility.

 

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Back In Stock: IEC 39-0007-05 — CCD Removal Tool from Distal Head, Includes 3 Different Inserts

IEC part number 39-0007-05, our CCD removal tool for distal head extraction, is back in stock and ready to ship. This is a purpose-built tool that serious flexible endoscope repair facilities keep on the bench — if you've been waiting on availability, now is the time to order.

What Is the IEC 39-0007-05 CCD Removal Tool?

The 39-0007-05 is a precision mechanical tool designed specifically for removing the CCD imaging assembly from the distal head of a flexible endoscope during CCD replacement or distal end repair. It includes three different inserts, allowing the tool to accommodate multiple distal head configurations across different endoscope platforms and manufacturers.

Why a Dedicated CCD Removal Tool Matters

CCD replacement is one of the most technically demanding repairs in flexible endoscope service. The CCD assembly sits deep within the distal head, bonded in place and surrounded by precision optical and mechanical components with very little working clearance. Attempting to remove a CCD without the proper tool risks:

  • Damaging the distal head housing — an expensive component to replace
  • Cracking or dislodging the objective lens assembly
  • Bending or breaking the fragile CCD flex cable
  • Introducing contamination into the optical path

A purpose-built removal tool like the 39-0007-05 applies controlled, even extraction force at the correct geometry — protecting the surrounding components while giving the technician the mechanical advantage needed to release a bonded CCD cleanly. For repair facilities performing CCD replacements regularly, this tool pays for itself quickly in avoided component damage alone.

Three Inserts for Multiple Platform Compatibility

The inclusion of three different inserts is a practical design decision. Distal head configurations vary across OEM platforms — Olympus®, Fujifilm®, Pentax®, and others use different distal head geometries that require different tool contact points for safe CCD extraction. The three-insert set gives your technicians the flexibility to work across multiple scope brands without needing separate tools for each platform.

Who Needs This Tool

  • Independent endoscope repair facilities (ISOs) performing CCD replacements on flexible endoscopes
  • Hospital biomedical departments building in-house CCD repair capability
  • Endoscopy equipment dealers and refurbishers performing distal end rebuilds
  • Repair training programs equipping technicians with proper CCD repair tooling
  • High-volume repair operations looking to reduce component damage rates during CCD extraction

IEC-Designed Repair Tooling, ISO-Certified Quality

The 39-0007-05 is part of IEC's proprietary repair tooling line, designed by technicians for technicians. IEC is a dual ISO-certified distributor and manufacturer (ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015) based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shipping to customers in over 40 countries since 1999.

Contact us at info@endoscopy.md or call (954) 217-8780 for pricing, availability, and insert compatibility details.

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