Duodenoscope-associated infections involving carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) or other multidrug-resistant bacteria may cause a great risk to patients undergoing procedures using duodenoscope and should be dealt with extra concern. The cleaning and disinfection of duodenoscope is a crucial step that should be considered to prevent transmission of infection further ensuring patient safety. The current article is an FDA update about recently approved duodenoscope with a disposable cap to prevent infections .
Duodenoscope is a flexible, light tube, used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for diagnosis and treatment of various biliary tree and pancreatic conditions, including ductal obstructions, stones, and malignancy. The flexible lighted duodenoscope is a complex medical device with many small working parts that can be difficult to clean. If not…
