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Endoscope Manufacturers Enlisted in Effort to Improve Reprocessing
Manufacturers’ instructions
for processing flexible endoscopes need to be accessible, clear and easy to understand to help avert processing errors that could endanger patients, the
FDA says in a safety communication.
The notice is in response to recent reports of improper endoscope processing that resulted in patients being exposed to body fluids and tissue contaminants
from other patients. Reported errors include the use of the wrong accessories for endoscopy irrigation set-ups, improper reprocessing intervals for reusable
endoscopy accessories, failure to discard single-use accessories and failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for reprocessing the devices.
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