Technology status evaluation: Device reprocessing companies

D. L. Carr-Locke, M. I. Conn, D. O. Faigel, K. Laing, J. W. Leung, M. R. Mills, D. B. Nelson, P. R. Tarnasky, I. Waxman

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Abstract

Reprocessing of endoscopic accessories has been carried out in many medical facilities, however, there is no information comparing in-house reprocessing with the use of an outside reprocessing company. Although shifting the reprocessing to a reprocessing company reduces the workload, it does not relieve the user/medical facility of its responsibility. In the absence of an industry standard, consistent regulatory enforcement, and established quality control criteria, the reprocessing service should be selected carefully and subsequently monitored. The reprocessing of 'single- use' items remains controversial and the position of the FDA is awaited. Further studies evaluating the safety and cost effectiveness of reprocessing of 'single-use' items are necessary.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)717-722
Number of pages6
JournalGastrointestinal endoscopy
Volume48
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology

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