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CNN: “Deadly superbug-related scopes sold without FDA approval”

March 4, 2015 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

CNN: “FDA official says Olympus never got permission to sell its endoscope” — click here. CNN and other news outlets including The Los Angeles Times are reporting that the type…

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THE SEATTLE TIMES: Senator Patty Murray urges FDA to Act to Prevent “Superbug” Infections Following GI Endoscopy

February 4, 2015 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The February 4, 2015, edition of The Seattle Times newspaper publishes the article: “After Virginia Mason superbug, Patty Murray urges FDA action” The article’s sub-title states: “U.S. Sen. Patty Murray…

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USA TODAY: “Deadly bacteria on medical scopes trigger infections”

January 21, 2015 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The USA TODAY article that everyone in the field is talking about: “Deadly bacteria on medical scopes trigger infections” (By: Peter Eisler, 6:21 p.m. EST January 21, 2015) Important quotes…

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Guidance to Prevent Adverse Events, Including Mucosal Tissue Injuries, When Using Duodenoscopes with a Single-Use Endcap

August 2, 2023 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

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Gastroscopes Have Been Linked to A Cluster of Resistant E. coli Infections — Is the Risk Sufficiently Recognized?

January 6, 2023 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD