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Sterilization of Duodenoscopes Found to Terminate ‘Superbug’ Outbreaks Other effective measures include returning the endoscope to the manufacturer for servicing.

Oct 3, 2019 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Measures healthcare facilities have adopted to prevent additional infections after associating use of a duodenoscope with a “superbug” outbreak are discussed in an article recently published in the peer-reviewed journal…

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FDA Warns Duodenoscope Manufacturers for Not Completing Ordered Surveillance Studies

Mar 15, 2018 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

March 15, 2018 (1:14 pm)  — The three manufacturers of duodenoscopes sold in the U.S. have not complied with the requirements of an order the FDA issued to each in…

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A Duodenoscope Has Been Linked to ‘Probable Transmission’ of a Colistin-Resistant Superbug In January, the FDA had issued a safety alert reporting a "design issue" with the endoscope "that could increase the risk of patient infection."

Dec 8, 2017 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

December 8, 2017 (2:46 pm) — A duodenoscope has been linked, possibly for the first time, to the “probable transmission” of a uniquely resistant type of superbug, I have learned. This incident is…

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