NOLAN BALL
A single-use, hybrid-structure cleaning device engineered for continuous, full-surface contact throughout the endoscope channel — available in three sizes purpose-built for gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, and colonoscopy.
A single-use, hybrid-structure cleaning device engineered for continuous, full-surface contact throughout the endoscope channel — available in three sizes purpose-built for gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, and colonoscopy.
Conventional cleaning brushes rely on stiff bristles dragged through a narrow, curved channel by hand. That rigid contact can scrape and fray the channel's inner lining over repeated use, while uneven bristle pressure leaves gaps in coverage — especially at bends and the working-channel's smallest diameters. Residue and biofilm left behind in those missed spots become a starting point for future contamination.
Because brush contact depends entirely on the technician's hand, the same channel can be cleaned differently every time — the exact inconsistency Nolan Ball's hybrid structure was engineered to remove.
| Capability | Nolan Ball | Manual Brush |
|---|---|---|
| Full-channel surface contact | ✓Consistent, 360° | ✕Depends on technique |
| Biofilm disruption | ✓Micro-shear mechanism | ✕Limited on channel walls |
| Operator-dependent variability | ✓Standardized outcome | ✕High variability |
| Cross-contamination risk | ✓None — single-use | ✕Present if reused/reprocessed |
| Time per cleaning pass | ✓Single continuous pass | ✕Multiple manual strokes |
| Cleaning time | ✓~10 seconds | ✕~30 minutes |
Comparison reflects typical manual brush cleaning workflows and published reprocessing literature; actual results vary by facility protocol.
Consistent surface contact across the entire endoscope channel length, leaving no area untouched.
Match the ball to your scope's working-channel diameter: Gastroscopy Ball (2.6mm–3.7mm), Bronchoscopy Ball (1.2mm–2.2mm), or Colonoscopy Ball (3.2mm–4.2mm). If your scope's channel specification sits near a boundary, our team can confirm the correct size for your exact model.
No. Nolan Ball is a sterile, single-use device. Reusing or reprocessing it would reintroduce the cross-contamination risk the product is designed to eliminate — dispose of it after one cleaning pass.
No. Nolan Ball enhances the manual cleaning stage of reprocessing. It is used before high-level disinfection or sterilization and improves the outcome of those downstream steps rather than replacing them.
Minimum order quantities and lead times depend on the size mix, order volume, and shipping destination. Request a quote and our team will follow up with pricing, MOQs, and current lead times for your selected configuration.
Store pouches sealed in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight. After use, dispose of the ball as contaminated clinical waste in line with your facility's biohazard protocol.
Request a formal quote or schedule a live demo — our team will follow up with pricing, minimum order quantities, and lead times for your selected size and volume.