A Bronchoscope Recalled in 2018 is Now Being Removed From Use, Worldwide
A manufacturer began removing a bronchoscope model from use, worldwide, in response to some regulatory and safety questions, the manufacturer reported last summer.
Can Bronchoscopes Transmit a ‘Superbug’?
Measures healthcare facilities have adopted to prevent additional infections after associating use of a bronchoscope with a “superbug” outbreak are discussed in an article recently published in the peer-reviewed journal…
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
Colistin-Resistant Bacteria
High-Level Disinfection
MCR-1 gene
Semicritical Devices
Sterilization
Superbugs
Sterilization of Duodenoscopes Found to Terminate ‘Superbug’ Outbreaks Other effective measures include returning the endoscope to the manufacturer for servicing.
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…