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Flexible endoscopes:
Flexible endoscopes:

Flexible endoscopes:

A high-consequence infection risk

Flexible endoscopes:

A high-consequence infection risk

Flexible endoscopes:
A high-consequence infection risk

Flexible endoscopes are exposed to blood, tissue and microorganisms during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.1 Their long, narrow and intricate internal channels are essential to their function but can be challenging to clean, with some impossible to brush manually.2

Flexible endoscopes have been associated with more infection outbreaks than any other reusable medical device.3

These devices may be exposed to a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), viruses and fungi. Inadequate removal of contamination during reprocessing can contribute to transmission risk.1

Flexible endoscopes have been associated with more infection outbreaks than any other reusable medical device.3 While the overall incidence may be low relative to procedural volume, the potential consequences for patients, facilities and public health can be significant.


Potential consequences may include:

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