US warns on endoscopy processing
This article was originally published in SRA
Executive Summary
US healthcare facilities and manufacturers are being warned about the risks to patients if flexible endoscopes and their accessories are not properly processed. In a safety communication, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Veterans Administration offer advice to healthcare facilities, including hospitals, ambulatory facilities and private practices, on how such risks can be reduced1. The communication also reminds manufacturers of their responsibilities in respect of helping to ensure proper endoscope processing in healthcare facilities.